Sterling 360 2008
Model 360 made in 2008 by Sterling got 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and suspension. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2008
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V398000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/13/2007 to 02/07/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 146 | 04/29/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/14/2008 | 08/14/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Exhaust gases can be released from the crack in the turbocharger housing, which in the worst case, could potentially lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl-535.customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V249000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 08/08/2007 to 07/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 407 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/08/2010 | 06/08/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The abs hydraulic motor may overheat potentially resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 is expected to begin on or before august 13, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl-580.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
| SB-31-04 | 06/01/2009 | 10030459 | Sterling: six piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved,more durable service replacement for five-piece welded crossmembers, or bolted five -piece service crossmembers, to be used with steel frame rails. no model years listed. | 10/07/2009 | |