Sterling 360 recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Sterling 360, covering 5,698 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Sterling 360 recalls by model year
All recalls
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
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 sterling 360 vehicles manufactured from august 8, 2007 through july 31, 2008. The ground harness connector for the ABS hydraulic unit may become corroded due intrusion potentially causing the ABS hydraulic motor to run continuously.
- Risk
- The ABS hydraulic motor may overheat potentially resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- The ground sub harness will be replaced with a properly waterproofed harness. The ABS hydraulic unit and the connector terminals will be inspected for damage and corrosion and if necessary replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on october 19, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 10V249000 · 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
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 146 my 2008 sterling 360 trucks. Improperly aligned bolt holes on the turbocharger mounting bracket may lead to cracking in the turbocharger housing.
- Risk
- Exhaust gases can be released from the crack in the turbocharger housing, which in the worst case, could potentially lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the installation and the turbocharger bracket will be replaced with a redesigned bracket, which alleviates the bolt hole misalignment. The recall is expected to begin on or before march 13, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 08V398000 · 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
Questions about the Sterling 360 recalls
How do I check if my Sterling 360 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Sterling 360 have?
5, covering fuel system, other, service brakes, hydraulic and equipment.
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