2012 Sterling Acterra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2012 Sterling Acterra. Newest first.
Daimler trucks north america IS recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner M2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall began on september 12, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall IS an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
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.
- 10192963Rocker Switch Quick Reference.
- 10158024Technical Publications Ordering
- 10156372Technical Publications Ordering
- 10156360Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
- 10151471sp00004 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- 10151464sbh0006 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- 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."
- 1014228333-11 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
- 1014228235-12 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs
- 10141771sbh8317 Use Only Specified Hardware For AC Compressors
- 1014092712-033-DLR Over the Counter No Hassle Warranty (OTC)
- 1012970812-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
- 1012970714TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
- 1012970615TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
- 1012970515TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
- 1012970415TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter
- 1012969715CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
- 1012969615CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink 8.02
- 1012966115-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs
- 1012966015-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester
- 1012965915-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder
- 1012964615-009_Detroit_New_SDTs
- 1012964515Tl5 davco shop pro fxp 95
- 1012964415TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
- 1012962715CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
- 1012962215-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
- 1012962115-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
- 1012881314TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
- 1012881214TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
- 1012881114TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
- 10128808715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
- 10128807714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
- 10128806712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
- 1012878914-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
- 1012878814-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
- 1012878714-026-DLR SelecTruck Warranty Enhancements
- 1012878514-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
- 1012878414-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
- 1012878314-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD
- 10128781ICI14-013-DLR FL655 - Revised Interim Bulletin
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