How many recalls does the 2000 Sterling Lt have?

The 2000 Sterling Lt has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2000 Sterling Lt 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 2000 Sterling Lt?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2000 Sterling Lt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Sterling Lt has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 671 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 00V397000 2000-11-29 671 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A LOSS OF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A TURN SIGNAL FLASHER THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES THAT ALLOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO OVERRIDE THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS. IF THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED, THE TURN…

Consequence

FOLLOWING DRIVERS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE TRUCK'S TURNING INTENTIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TURN SIGNAL FLASHER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES THAT ALLOW THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO OVERRIDE THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR

SUSPENSION

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“While driving under a heavy load the vehicle's suspension failed. *nm the problem occurred while driving down the highway carrying sand. The consumer was fighting to keep control. (model 9522) *sc *jb”

SUSPENSION · reported 2004-09-01

“Dashboard is breaking apart. Most critical area at this time is where the fuse box is located. Most of the plastic has cracked broken and the fuse panel fell out and was hanging by the electrical wires. Another area of importance is where the air brake set/release valve is located. The plastic…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2004-02-19

“Dashboard is breaking apart. Most critical area at this time is where the fuse box is located. Most of the plastic has cracked broken and the fuse panel fell out and was hanging by the electrical wires. Another area of importance is where the air brake set/release valve is located. The plastic…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS · reported 2004-02-19

“Dashboard is breaking apart. Most critical area at this time is where the fuse box is located. Most of the plastic has cracked broken and the fuse panel fell out and was hanging by the electrical wires. Another area of importance is where the air brake set/release valve is located. The plastic…”

PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR · reported 2004-02-19

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 2000 Sterling Lt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.