Sterling 360 2007
Model 360 made in 2007 by Sterling got 10 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, diesel, fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, other and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V452000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/11/2006 to 10/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2333 | 03/15/2010 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/24/2009 | 11/24/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl-566.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V576000 | Daimler Trucks North America | from 01/25/2006 to 01/22/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1601 | 02/05/2013 | MFR | Daimler Trucks North America | 12/11/2012 | 12/12/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler's recall campaign number is fl-636.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V009000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/11/2006 to 09/04/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1340 | 04/20/2007 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/16/2007 | 01/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Reduced brake booster effectiveness could result in increased vehicle stopping distance and potentially lead to a vehicle crash or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-489.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-49-13 | 03/01/2011 | 10038247 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SB-49-13 | 03/01/2011 | 10038247 | Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 1 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 07/16/2008 | 1 | ||
| Engine caught fire tw* | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 1 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 04/25/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Sterling tow truck started on fire, the turbo blew. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | WVC | 80119 | STERLING |