Recall 11V-330
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2008 to 2009 Sterling A-Line and 1 other model: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-330
- Reported
- June 21, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 48,170 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
The risk
A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimler safety recall no. Fl-609.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 A-Line 2008 to 2009
- Sterling L-Line 2008 to 2009