Tl* the contact owns a 2009 sterling l8-500 equipped with a little falls machine inc. Snow plow, model number pr-114. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds. The plow feet fell off. The weight was approximately 65lbs/ the manufacturer was notified and offered no resolution. The incident happened to four of his eight plows. Updated 06/10/14 ma
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Recalls 5
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 11V330000 · Recall details
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 freightliner business class m2, sterling acterra, a-line, and l-line heavy trucks manufactured from september 8, 2008 through april 20, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (I.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
- Risk
- Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dtna will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on december 23, 2010. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 10V322000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
- Risk
- An oil leak may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1‑800‑447‑4986 or daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 09V366000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 2 my 2008-2009 freightliner columbia and sterling l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar c7, c9, c13 and c15 diesel engines. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
- Risk
- A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at-1‑800‑447‑4986 or daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 09V086000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Caterpillar is recalling 14 my 2008-2009 sterling a-line & l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar engine. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08e-069). Owners may contact caterpillar at-1‑800‑447‑4986 or daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 09V087000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Sterling L-Line 153
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
- Sp00004 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- Sp54001 Power Distribution Box, Instrument Panel
- Sp54002 Power Distribution Box, Chassis
- Sp54007 Customer Access Connectors
- Sp54008 2-Inch Gauge Quick Reference (Silver Star)
- Sp54009 Sales Data Code to Radio Quick Reference
- Sp54011 ABS Chassis Harness, Sterling
- Sp54012 ICU3 Service Clusters
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Is the 2009 Sterling L-Line reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Sterling L-Line, close to a typical L-Line model year.
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How many recalls does the 2009 Sterling L-Line have?
5 recalls, covering electrical system, steering and engine and engine cooling.
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