Recall 09V-391
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2006 to 2010 Sterling 8500 and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-391
- Reported
- October 6, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 10,185 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with EPA07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. The plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
The risk
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on may 7, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimler truck's recall campaign number is 09c-2.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 8500 2006 to 2010
- Sterling 9500 2009 to 2010