Sterling recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 sterling 360 vehicles manufactured from august 8, 2007 through july 31, 2008. The ground harness connector for the ABS hydraulic unit may become corroded due intrusion potentially causing the ABS hydraulic motor to run continuously.
What could happen
The ABS hydraulic motor may overheat potentially resulting in a fire.
The fix
The ground sub harness will be replaced with a properly waterproofed harness. The ABS hydraulic unit and the connector terminals will be inspected for damage and corrosion and if necessary replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on october 19, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
- Sterling 360 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V249000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 8, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 19, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 278
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 8, 2007 to Jul 31, 2008
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-580
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-580.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Sterling recall: Fuel system, other Dec 11, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.