Recall 09V-086
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2008 to 2009 Sterling L-Line: Engine and engine cooling (engine, diesel).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-086
- Reported
- March 13, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 2 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling 2 my 2008-2009 freightliner columbia and sterling l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar c7, c9, c13 and c15 diesel engines. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
The risk
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
The fix
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-[removed] or daimler trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-548.owners 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 L-Line 2008 to 2009