Sterling A9500
Model A9500 made by Sterling got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V335000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 12/01/2006 to 02/18/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 4299 | 10/04/2007 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/02/2007 | 08/02/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. if the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component free of charge. the recall began on october 4, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-508.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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| SB-35-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039615 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039615 | Freightliner: instructions on how to lubricate the wheel bearings. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |