Recall 08V-113
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2005 to 2007 Sterling A-Line and 1 other model: Fuel system, diesel.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-113
- Reported
- March 11, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 62,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
The risk
If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
The fix
High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimler truck recall no. Fl-526.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 A-Line 2005 to 2007
- Sterling L-Line 2005 to 2007