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Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status?

NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

2000 STERLING TRUCK L9500 series

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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Vehicle identity

VIN: 2FZXEXZB5YAB17270
Model Year: 2000
Make: STERLING TRUCK
Model: L9500 series
Manufacturer: STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION)
WMI: 2FZ

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: 3406
Engine Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 14.6 L
Horsepower: 496
Configuration: In-Line
Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: 6x4

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class: Truck
Vehicle Type: INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Axle Configuration: SBA - Set-Back Axle

Manufacturing

Plant City: ST. THOMAS
Plant State: ONTARIO
Plant Country: CANADA
Decode Source: nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded: May 3, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System: Air

Technical details (1)

Other Engine Info: horsepower: 355, 375, 435, 435/500, 455, 475/500, 475, 500, 550, 600, 625

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

2FZXEXZB5YAG53832 2FZXEXZBXYAG66513

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