Sterling recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Sterling 360 2007
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V576000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 11, 2012
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,601
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 25, 2006 to Jan 22, 2007
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-636
Notes
Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-636.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 www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Sterling recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jun 8, 2010
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.