Recall 12V-576
Daimler Trucks North America recalled the 2007 Sterling 360: Fuel system, other (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-576
- Reported
- December 11, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 1,601 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2007 Sterling 360 trucks manufactured from January 25, 2006, through January 22, 2007; and equipped with an EPA04 4M50 engine. The fuel lines may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 5, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-636.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Sterling 360 2007