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Recall 09V-452

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2007 to 2009 Sterling 360: Equipment.

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-452
Reported
November 24, 2009
Vehicles affected
2,333 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 sterling 360 vehicles. The weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions is insufficient. During normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack.

The risk

All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 15, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-566.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