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Campaign 11V465 Posted September 8, 2011 4,444 units

2006-2012 Sterling A-Line/M2 Recall 11V465: ESC

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V465 covers 4,444 2006-2012 Sterling vehicles for ESC software that applies a front brake incorrectly. Repair is free at any franchised Sterling dealer.

Sterling is recalling 4,444 2006-2012 A-Line, Coronado, Columbia, Century, Cascadia, and M2 vehicles built with Meritor WABCO electronic stability control. Under certain road and driving conditions, the system can apply an outer front brake and pull the vehicle off its intended path, raising crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The electronic stability control system on affected 2006-2012 Sterling A-Line, Coronado, Columbia, Century, Cascadia, and M2 trucks is designed to help keep the truck stable when sensors detect a loss of control. It compares the truck's path, body movement, and wheel behavior, then uses selected brakes to help bring the truck back in line.

In this recall, certain road and driving conditions can distort the system's slip angle calculation, which is the estimate of how far the truck is moving sideways compared with where it is pointed. Body roll and road slope can make the system read the situation as oversteer. When that happens, the ESC can apply the outer front wheel brake and hold it until the system decides the truck is stable.

There is no warning sign before failure. The first sign is the stability system applying a front brake during the triggering conditions.

Who's affected?

Spans six truck models across the 2006-2012 model years, all tied to the electronic stability control system.

2012 Sterling A-Line Electronic stability control (esc)
2011 Sterling A-Line Electronic stability control (esc)
2006 Freightliner Coronado Electronic stability control (esc)
2009 Freightliner Coronado Electronic stability control (esc)
2011 Freightliner Coronado Electronic stability control (esc)
Units affected4,444

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

During electronic stability control intervention, a slow driver response can let the vehicle move away from its intended line of travel and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and arrange recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised Sterling dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2012 Sterling A-Line, Coronado, Columbia, Century, Cascadia, or M2 is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Sterling dealer after your VIN is confirmed and ask about the free ESC module software repair.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Sterling mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V465 when you call.
  4. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Keep extra space and avoid hard cornering on uneven roads.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Sterling technician checks the electronic stability control module and replaces it with a module carrying the appropriate software version when the recall procedure calls for replacement. The dealer repair will be free once available, and parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm the recall status for your VIN before repair work begins, since the current remedy status was not provided in this section input.

Timeline

September 8, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
March 28, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V465?

Recall 11V465 covers 4,444 2006-2012 Sterling A-Line, Coronado, Columbia, Century, Cascadia, and M2 vehicles with Meritor WABCO electronic stability control software. Under certain road and driving conditions, the ESC system can apply the outer front wheel brake when the vehicle is already stable.

What should I do if my 2006-2012 Sterling A-Line, Coronado, Columbia, Century, Cascadia, or M2 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V465. If it is, contact a franchised Sterling dealer to schedule ESC module replacement with the correct software version. Reference recall number 11V465 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers will replace the ESC module with the correct software version as needed, free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Sterling dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is unintended ESC braking that can pull the vehicle away from the driver's intended path. If the driver reacts slowly during that ESC intervention, the vehicle can deviate from its line of travel, increasing crash risk.

What if I bought this vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. If a prior owner received the notice or your address changed, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Sterling dealer with recall number 11V465.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V465000
Sterling customer service1-800-547-0712
NHTSA recall #11V465
NHTSA recall # (full)11V465000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →