Sterling 360. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and requests assistance with transportation cost to fix vehicles. *smd the consumer requested to have someone come to the facility to repair the trucks, as the time to get to the dealer was well over three hours.
The worst 2007 Sterling 360 problems
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- Fuel system3
Recalls 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 · Recall details
Equipment
- 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.
- Risk
- All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- 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 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 09V452000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the vacuum hose may have been manufactured with insufficient wall thickness allowing the hose to collapse during normal vehicle operation. Collapse of the vacuum hose could reduce brake booster effectiveness.
- Risk
- Reduced brake booster effectiveness could result in increased vehicle stopping distance and potentially lead to a vehicle crash or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the vacuum hose free of charge. The recall began on april 20, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 07V009000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Sterling 360 77
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown
- Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
- If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label
- 14CSA23 csc
- Technical Publications Ordering
- 15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
- 16-011
- 16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
- New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
- 16-009R_OWL Enhancements
What 2007 Sterling 360 owners say
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Engine caught fire tw*
Sterling tow truck started on fire, the turbo blew.
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Questions about the 2007 Sterling 360
Is the 2007 Sterling 360 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2007 Sterling 360, close to a typical 360 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Sterling 360?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2007 Sterling 360 have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, other, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic.
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