Sterling A-line 2007

Model A-line made in 2007 by Sterling got 1 investigation there are 9 recalls as well as 23 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive. The car had one investigation (trailer hitches). There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
11V465000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/15/2005 to 09/01/2011V (Vehicle)444403/28/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/08/201109/08/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class m2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence SummaryIf the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the esc module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge. an interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011. the date for availability of the final remedy is subject to validation testing and parts availability. the safety recall began on march 28, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler safety recall number is fl-612.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
09V366000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2009V (Vehicle)2536205/05/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/23/200909/25/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler 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.
Consequence SummaryAn oil leak may result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-558. 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, DIESEL
11V478000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 07/11/2003 V (Vehicle)7350002/21/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/16/201109/21/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. the plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryThis could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks' campaign number is 11c-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 .
08V113000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/01/2004 to 04/30/2007V (Vehicle)6200007/09/2008MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/11/200803/12/2008
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. a fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
Consequence SummaryIf a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
Corrective SummaryPending validation of a permanent solution, drivers who suspect a fuel leak should contact a detroit diesel distributor, or a freightliner, sterling, or western star dealer, to have their vehicle inspected and repaired if necessary. the recall began on july 9, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler truck recall no. fl-526.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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
07V302000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 07/01/2002 to 07/03/2007V (Vehicle)7500001/11/2008MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/16/200707/16/2007
Defect SummaryCertain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. the parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Consequence SummaryThese conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryFreightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-504.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.
STEERING
07V306000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 01/05/2007 to 05/17/2007V (Vehicle)1800012/21/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/18/200707/18/2007
Defect SummaryFreightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. during the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
Consequence SummaryIncorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryThomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. the recall began on december 21, 2007. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-501.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.
SUSPENSION - REAR
07V316000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 11/01/2006 to 11/30/2007V (Vehicle)120012/12/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/24/200707/24/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with tuftrac rear suspensions, the center casting brackets may be out of specification. an out of square casting may have unacceptable stress in the bracket when it is installed and may cause it to crack in service.
Consequence SummaryThe drive axle may not be held in position if a cracked bracket fractures completely. this will affect vehicle control and may cause a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and castings that are out of specification will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-502.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.
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
07V530000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 01/01/2006 to 05/31/2007V (Vehicle)3800001/03/2008ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC11/13/200711/19/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence SummaryThere is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. when the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. the recall began on january 3, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-514.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
07V333000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 04/02/2007 to 06/20/2007V (Vehicle)104208/10/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/01/200708/01/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks built with axilok rear wheel spindle nuts, the nuts may have been improperly installed, with one or both locking clip tabs not properly engaged or damaged.
Consequence SummaryThis may reduce the nut's ability to resist rotation, potentially allowing the nut to back off and the dual wheel set to separate from the vehicle, resulting in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the axilok nuts for locking clip engagement or damage. they will be adjusted or replaced free of charge. the recall began on august 10, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-507.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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SB-54-6605/01/201110039617Freightliner: instructions to replace the mega fuse junction block with a service version of the power net distribution box. *rm08/05/2011
SB-54-6605/01/201110039617Ready08/05/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
SB-09-804/01/200910029564Sterling truck: charge air cooler tube and convoluted hose replacement. hoses may have a reduced service life due to the length of the charge air cooler (cac) inlet and outlet air piping. model years unknown. *pe07/10/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-49-1303/01/201110038247Ready06/14/2011
SB-49-1303/01/201110038247Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure. *rm06/14/2011
SF-398A-F11/01/200810029207Freightliner: some vehicles may have been built with clamps used to connect the clean gas induction (cgi) plumbing that may not provide an adequate seal, allowing unfilter air into the system. the clamps will be replaced. *pe06/26/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SF-408A-C07/01/200910030853Daimler: sterling mbe 4000/series 60 exhaust bellows brackets. high cycle fatigue in the exhaust connection from the engine to the chassis, at the end of the turbo outlet pipe, is causing premature failures of certain engine exhaust bello12/09/2009
SB-09-804/01/200910029564Sterling truck: charge air cooler tube and convoluted hose replacement. hoses may have a reduced service life due to the length of the charge air cooler (cac) inlet and outlet air piping. model years unknown. *pe07/10/2009
SF-402A11/01/200810028171Daimler: detroit diesel series 60 clutch rod 7 doser block interference. sterling vehicles with detroit diesel series 60 engines. some vehicles' clutch rod assembly may sit too close to doser block. *pe03/10/2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SB-32-1602/01/200910028710Sterling: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack the valve housing. model years unknown. *pe05/18/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-32-1602/01/200910028710Sterling: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack the valve housing. model years unknown. *pe05/18/2009
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
SSB-88-1008/01/201110041426Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes. *pe10/03/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SSB-88-1008/01/201110041426Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes. *pe10/03/2011
SB-88-706/01/200910030485Sterling truck: on some trucks, clearance between the lower grille fascia and the hood hinge crossbar might not be adequate, causing paint to be worn away and rust to form. no model years listed. *pe10/14/2009
SUSPENSION
SB-31-409/01/200910031704Sterling truck: airliner suspension six piece bolted service crossmember. six piece bolted service cross members are an improved, more durable service replacement for five piece welded cross members, or bolted five piece service cross mem01/13/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-60-2206/01/200910030467Sterling: new medium bias air springs (18-52651-000) superseded low bias air springs (18-40977-000) in production on 12/15/08. if replacing one air spring, do not match a low bias air spring with a medium bias one. the two types of air sp10/07/2009
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
SB-35-1005/01/201110039615Freightliner: instructions on how to lubricate the wheel bearings. *rm08/05/2011
SB-35-1005/01/201110039615Ready08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
SB-35-0905/01/201110039614Ready08/05/2011
SB-35-0905/01/201110039614Freightliner llc: instructions to remove, inspect and/or reseal the lower pinion of the rear axles. *rm08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-60-2206/01/200910030467Sterling: new medium bias air springs (18-52651-000) superseded low bias air springs (18-40977-000) in production on 12/15/08. if replacing one air spring, do not match a low bias air spring with a medium bias one. the two types of air sp10/07/2009
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SB-32-1602/01/200910028710Sterling: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack the valve housing. model years unknown. *pe05/18/2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
54-5604/01/200810025545Cruise control inoperative when the hazard warning lights are activated. affects certain sterling a-line, l-line and acterra vehicles built after february 23, 2001. *pe08/19/2008

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
PE07047FREIGHTLINER LLC09/14/200711/19/2007INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING07V530000
 On november 19, 2007, freightliner filed defect report 07v-530 which outlines a safety recall program to notify the affected owners and correct the affected vehicles.