2005-2007 Sterling L-Line recall: fuel system, other

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on February 25, 2011. It covers about 2,013 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,013
reported: Feb 25, 2011
owners notified: Nov 1, 2011
related complaints: 2

Fuel system, other

What is wrong: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 sterling l-line vehicles configured with car hauler bodies and chassis, and equipped with epa04 mbe4000 engines with a fuel filter mounted at the rear of the engine, manufactured from september 13, 2004, through october 10, 2007. The lower low pressure fuel lines between the primary fuel pump and the engine mounted fuel filter, and the upper low pressure fuel line between the engine mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak from cracking, or from abrasion due to contact with other components.
Risk: Fuel leak onto the roadway could cause a slippery road surface that could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper and lower low pressure fuel lines with a more robust fuel lines. This service will be performed free of charge. Dtna will notify owners of the recall during april 2011. The safety recall began on november 1, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 11V136000

Affected vehicles

Sterling L-Line 2005-2007 2005 2006 2007

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about fuel system problems.

2005 Sterling L-Line 2006 Sterling L-Line 2007 Sterling L-Line

Questions about recall 11V136000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Sterling L-Line fuel system, other?

Yes. Recall 11V136000, reported on February 25, 2011, covers about 2,013 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V136000?

Dealers will replace the upper and lower low pressure fuel lines with a more robust fuel lines. This service will be performed free of charge. Dtna will notify owners of the recall during april 2011. The safety recall began on november 1, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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