Recall 08V-668
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2004 to 2006 Sterling Acterra and 1 other model: Fuel system, other (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-668
- Reported
- December 17, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 24,650 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from march 9, 2004 through august 18, 2006, equipped with EPA04 certified mbe900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between march 1, 2004, and july 31, 2006. The high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.
The risk
A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. Repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel 1-[removed] or dtna toll-free at 1-[removed] for more information.
Notes from the manufacturer
Dtna's recall no. Fl-452.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Sterling Acterra 2004 to 2006
- Sterling L-Line 2004 to 2006