2011 STERLING 8500 Safety Overview
The 2011 STERLING 8500 has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 2 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Engine and engine cooling
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for STERLING 8500 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, S...
A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
NHTSA Recall 11V455000: A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AN...
A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
NHTSA Recall 10V341000: A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.