How many recalls does the 2002 Freightliner Sterling have?

The 2002 Freightliner Sterling has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Freightliner Sterling has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Freightliner Sterling?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2002 Freightliner Sterling Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Freightliner Sterling. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The right front tie rod snapped, which made the vehicle difficult to control. *jb”

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · reported 2003-06-02

Defect investigations

Investigation EA02036 Opened 2002-12-11 · closed 2004-01-26

ABS CORROSION EXTENDS STOPPING DIST

THE TONE RING TOOTH PROFILE OF AN UNCOATED HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE DEGRADES AFTER EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENTS.WHEN THE TONE RING TOOTH PROFILE HAS DEGRADED IN FREIGHTLINER VEHICLES, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES RELIABLY TO WARN THE OPERATOR TO HAVE THE ABS SYSTEM SERVICED.IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INQUIRY,…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Freightliner Sterling as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.