2007 Sterling 360 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 11, 2012. It covers about 1,601 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,601
- reported
- Dec 11, 2012
- owners notified
- Feb 5, 2013
- related complaints
- 3
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 12V576000
Affected vehicles
- Sterling 360 2007 2007
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 12V576000
Is there a recall on the 2007 Sterling 360 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 12V576000, reported on December 11, 2012, covers about 1,601 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V576000?
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 1‑800‑547‑0712.
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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