Sterling 8500 2010

Model 8500 made in 2010 by Sterling got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air.

Model 2010

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
09V400000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 02/27/2006 to 10/02/2009V (Vehicle)1806711/04/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/08/200910/14/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
Consequence SummaryA short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryThe engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. the safety recall began on november 4, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. 09c-4.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 .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11V455000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 06/23/2004 to 03/15/2011V (Vehicle)43MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/31/201109/06/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence SummaryA short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
NotesDaimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.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, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09V391000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/17/2006 to 03/31/2009V (Vehicle)1018505/07/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/06/200910/06/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. the plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
Consequence SummaryIf a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. the safety recall began on may 7, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler truck's recall campaign number is 09c-2.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, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE
09V220000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 06/11/2008 to 12/16/2008V (Vehicle)146008/12/2009ODIDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/12/200906/12/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 1,460 model year 2009 and 2010 heavy duty trucks and fccc chassis (used on thomas built school buses) manufactured from june 11 through december 16, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Consequence SummaryMalfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. the safety recall began on august 12, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDailmer trucks' recall campaign no. fl-553.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 .

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