Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2007 Sterling 360 trucks manufactured from January 25, 2006, through January 22, 2007; and equipped with an EPA04 4M50 engine. The fuel lines may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 5, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 sterling 360 vehicles. the weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions IS insufficient. during normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. this remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about march 15, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
On certain trucks, the vacuum hose may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness allowing the hose to collapse during normal vehicle operation. collapse of the vacuum hose could reduce brake booster effectiveness.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Reduced brake booster effectiveness could result in increased vehicle stopping distance and potentially lead to a vehicle crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the vacuum hose free of charge. the recall began on april 20, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Sterling 360. consumer writes in regards to recall notice and requests assistance with transportation cost to fix vehicles. *smd the consumer requested to have someone come to the facility to repair the trucks, as the time to get to the dealer was well over three hours.
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Fuel system, other
Sterling tow truck started on fire, the turbo blew. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10190549Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
10158024Technical Publications Ordering
10156372Technical Publications Ordering
10156360Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
10146303If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Labl or OWI." Fillout the form, then select "Review."
10141043FINAL-Fusobulletin-30-JAN-2013
10141042Owner -Notification-12C4-31-JAN-2013
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10140855Owner_Notification_12C4_31-JAN-2013
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