How many recalls does the 2006 Sterling Lt 8500 have?

The 2006 Sterling Lt 8500 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2006 Sterling Lt 8500 has an open recall?

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2006 Sterling Lt 8500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Sterling Lt 8500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 08V081000 2008-02-25 1 affected

Defect

ZIMMERMAN IS RECALLING 1 MY 2006 STERLING LT 8500 EQUIPPED WITH A WATSON & CHALIN AUXILIARY AXLE. THE LOWER CAST ARMS COULD FRACTURE WHICH COULD AFFECT THE SUSPENSION'S ABILITY TO LIFT THE AXLE WHEN IT IS NOT NEEDED.

Consequence

WARNINGS OF A SITUATION WHERE ONE SIDE OF THE UNIT DOES NOT LIFT AS MUCH AS THE OTHER SIDE, A VERTICAL VIBRATION OR ERRATIC BEHAVIOR OF THE SUSPENSION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

WATSON & CHALIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WATSON & CHALIN MANUFACTURING AT 1-800-445-0736 OR ZIMMERMAN INDUSTRIES AT 888-577-6499.

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 2006 Sterling Lt 8500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.