Sterling 9500 2010

Model 9500 made in 2010 by Sterling got 1 investigation as well as 8 recalls. The car had one investigation (service brakes, air). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.

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
11V146000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 03/20/2006 V (Vehicle)197812/02/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/03/201103/04/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 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 SummaryDtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is asscociated with 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 .
10V112000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 06/22/2007 to 03/20/2009V (Vehicle)1605/17/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/23/201003/22/2010
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. the engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Corrective SummaryThe engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. the safety recall began on may 17, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler recall no. fl-575.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 .
09V428000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 10/31/2008 to 10/23/2009V (Vehicle)172612/18/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA11/02/200911/02/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling model year 2009-2010 freightliner, and sterling vehicles equipped detroit diesel dd13 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 circuit could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDetroit diesel will repair vehicles free of charge. the engine control logic will be reprogrammed to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. wiring to the grid heater will be removed. the safety recallbegan on december 18, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. 09c-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 .
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 - DIESEL
12V074000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)10343704/27/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/28/201202/28/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryA fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.customers may 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
12V405000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 07/07/2008 to 12/15/2011V (Vehicle)1663ODIDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/16/201208/16/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles manufactured from july 7, 2008, through december 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. the air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. the air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.
Consequence SummaryAir tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on, or before, october 15, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks north america toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campain number is fl-631.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 .

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR
PE12018DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/25/201209/20/2012Air Brake Reservoir Bracket Fracture12V405000
 The office of defects investigation (odi) received early warning reporting (ewr) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles had allegedly experienced a fracture of one or more support brackets resulting in an unsecured air brake reservoir.this could result in a loss of air pressure necessary for proper service brake application and a potential road hazard if the reservoir separates from the vehicle in operation.by letter dated august 15, 2012, daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) has notified odi that it has initiated a safety recall (identified by nthsa recall no. 12v-405 and dtna recall no. fl-631) to address a safety defect in approximately 1,663 model year (my) 2009 through 2012 freightliner 114sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado, sterling 9500 and western star 4700 trucks manufactured from july 7, 2008 through december 15, 2011, originally equipped with a specific perpendicular oriented air brake reservoir support bracket (p/n 12-22981-000).to date odi is unaware of any bracket failures that resulted in a complete separation of the reservoir from the vehicle.affected owners will be notified by dtna beginning october 15, 2012 and affected vehicles will have the subject air brake reservoir support brackets replaced with a more robust bracket.repairs will be performed by dtna authorized service facilities.copies of dtna's reimbursement plan for pre-notification remedies will be submitted to odi as a supplemental report when available.accordingly, this investigation is closed.