Recall 07V-335
FREIGHTLINER LLC recalled the 2007 to 2008 Sterling A9500 and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-335
- Reported
- August 2, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 4,299 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. If the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover.
The risk
The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component free of charge. The recall began on october 4, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Freightliner recall no. Fl-508.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Sterling A9500 2007 to 2008
- Sterling L9500 2007 to 2008