Sterling L-line 2006

Model L-line made in 2006 by Sterling got 3 investigations there are 9 recalls as well as 25 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive. The car had some investigations: fuel system, diesel, trailer hitches. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, other.

L-line year 2006

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations

Model 2006

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06V030000	FREIGHTLINER LLC	from 04/09/2004 to 10/07/2005	V (Vehicle)	5771	04/17/2006	ODI	FREIGHTLINER LLC	02/08/2006	02/08/2006
Defect Summary	On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence Summary	The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Corrective Summary	Caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Freightliner recall no. fl-471.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
09V366000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2009	V (Vehicle)	25362	05/05/2009	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/23/2009	09/25/2009
Defect Summary	Daimler 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 Summary	An oil leak may result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Daimler 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.
Notes	Daimler 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
11V478000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 07/11/2003	V (Vehicle)	73500	02/21/2012	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/16/2011	09/21/2011
Defect Summary	Daimler 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 Summary	This 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 Summary	Daimler 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.
Notes	Daimler 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 .
08V113000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 04/01/2004 to 04/30/2007	V (Vehicle)	62000	07/09/2008	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	03/11/2008	03/12/2008
Defect Summary	Daimler 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 Summary	If 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 Summary	Pending 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.
Notes	Daimler 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
11V136000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 09/13/2004 to 10/10/2007	V (Vehicle)	2117		ODI	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	02/25/2011	03/01/2011
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 sterling l-line vehicles configured with car hauler bodies and chassis, and equipped with epa04 mbe4000 engines with a fuel filter mounted at the rear of the engine, manufactured from september 13, 2004, through october 10, 2007. the lower low pressure fuel lines between the primary fuel pump and the engine mounted fuel filter, and the upper low pressure fuel line between the engine mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak from cracking, or from abrasion due to contact with other components.
Consequence Summary	Fuel leak onto the roadway could cause a slippery road surface that could result in a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the upper and lower low pressure fuel lines with a more robust fuel lines. this service will be performed free of charge. dtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler safety recall no. 11c1.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, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08V668000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 03/09/2004 to 08/18/2006	V (Vehicle)	24650	03/09/2009	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	12/17/2008	12/17/2008
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from march 9, 2004 through august 18, 2006, equipped with epa04 certified mbe900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between march 1, 2004, and july 31, 2006. the high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.
Consequence Summary	A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. the recall began on march 9, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.
Notes	Dtna's recall no. fl-452.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
07V302000	FREIGHTLINER LLC	from 07/01/2002 to 07/03/2007	V (Vehicle)	75000	01/11/2008	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	07/16/2007	07/16/2007
Defect Summary	Certain 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 Summary	These 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 Summary	Freightliner 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.
Notes	Freightliner 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.
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
07V530000	FREIGHTLINER LLC	from 01/01/2006 to 05/31/2007	V (Vehicle)	38000	01/03/2008	ODI	FREIGHTLINER LLC	11/13/2007	11/19/2007
Defect Summary	On 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 Summary	There 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 Summary	Dealers 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.
Notes	Freightliner recall no. fl-514.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
05V550000	FREIGHTLINER LLC	from 09/01/2005 to 10/14/2005	V (Vehicle)	1819	02/13/2006	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	12/06/2005	12/06/2005
Defect Summary	On certain trucks equipped with visteon windshield wipers, the motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
Consequence Summary	After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear teeth to distort or fracture during operation resulting in the loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on february 13, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Freightliner recall no. fl-466. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SB-54-66	05/01/2011		10039617	Freightliner: instructions to replace the mega fuse junction block with a service version of the power net distribution box. *rm	08/05/2011
SB-54-66	05/01/2011		10039617	Ready	08/05/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
SB-09-8	04/01/2009		10029564	Sterling 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. *pe	07/10/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SF383A	01/01/2008		10024185	Freightliner - modine radiator mounting joints. models affected: specific freightliner century class s/t and columbia vehicles, sterling l-line vehicles and western star 4900 vehicles manufactured between aug. 28, 2006 and jan. 29, 2007	03/18/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
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
SB-49-13	03/01/2011		10038247	Ready	06/14/2011
SF-398A-F	11/01/2008		10029207	Freightliner: 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. *pe	06/26/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SF-408A-C	07/01/2009		10030853	Daimler: 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 bello	12/09/2009
SB-09-8	04/01/2009		10029564	Sterling 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. *pe	07/10/2009
SF-402A	11/01/2008		10028171	Daimler: 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. *pe	03/10/2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SB-32-16	02/01/2009		10028710	Sterling: 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. *pe	05/18/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ICI-10-025	09/25/2010		10037075	Daimler trucks: the 294 bolt is deemed serviceable and there is a procedure for replacing it. *rm	05/04/2011
ICI-10-025	09/25/2010		10037075	Ready	05/04/2011
SB-32-16	02/01/2009		10028710	Sterling: 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. *pe	05/18/2009
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SB-46-11	05/01/2011		10039616	Freightliner: procedure to replace the power steering pump with a new part. *rm	08/05/2011
SB-46-11	05/01/2011		10039616	Ready	08/05/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
SSB-88-10	08/01/2011		10041426	Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes. *pe	10/03/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SSB-88-10	08/01/2011		10041426	Sterling: aftermarket hood with pivot bracket mounting modification changes. *pe	10/03/2011
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
SF 375A	04/01/2008		10025383	Sterling car hauler power cables. models affected: specific sterling l-line car haulers manufactured between 8/25/2004 and 6/18/2007 with mercedes benz mbe engines. csc was received. *pe	08/05/2008
SUSPENSION
SB-31-4	09/01/2009		10031704	Sterling 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 mem	01/13/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-60-22	06/01/2009		10030467	Sterling: 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 sp	10/07/2009
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
355	01/01/2007	355A	10022818	Arvinmeritor rear drive axle lock screws. *kb	09/28/2007
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-60-22	06/01/2009		10030467	Sterling: 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 sp	10/07/2009
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SB-32-16	02/01/2009		10028710	Sterling: 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. *pe	05/18/2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
54-56	04/01/2008		10025545	Cruise control inoperative when the hazard warning lights are activated. affects certain sterling a-line, l-line and acterra vehicles built after february 23, 2001. *pe	08/19/2008

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
PE11002	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	01/11/2011	03/17/2011	Fuel Leak	11V136000
	Odi gathered information from four auto hauler fleets during its investigation.at least five of the fleets' vehicles were damaged or completely destroyed by a fire caused by a leak in low pressure fuel line.the fleets reported numerous other failures that spilled large quantities of diesel fuel on roadways and disabled tractor trailers.daimler trucks north america submitteda recall notice on 24 february 2011.daimler's announcement of a safety recall on this matter addresses odi's concerns.the 573 letter was received prior to the due date of the ir response, therefore daimler has been relieved from having to submit an ir response.daimler will replace the upper and lower low pressure fuel lines with a more robust line.the exact remedy and replacement parts are not yet finalized.daimler will be submitting a supplemental report when the information is available.odi will closely monitor the remedy to ensure it is adequate.the subject vehicles have been recalled, therefore this investigation is closed.
PE11002	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	01/11/2011		Fuel Leaks
	Nhtsa received one voq alleging a fuel leak on a vehicle that was excluded from a recall of the same engine make and model which was the subject of recall 08v-113.odi contacted the fleet and learned that the fleet was experiencing fuel leaks on a low pressure fuel line mounted on the mbe4000 engine.this is a different line than what was addressed in the above mentioned recall.the contacted fleet alleges that they have experienced 3 vehicle fires as a result of this fuel line problem.odi also contacted three other fleets that operate similar equipment.one of those fleets reported that it too had experienced a vehicle fire.though unconfirmed, at this point odi is aware of four engine fires on two fleets that are alleged to be related to a fuel line failuure.odi is working to gather the specifics.odi believes that the alleged defect may be the root cause which has resulted in multiple vehicle fires.odi has opened this pe to further investigate this matter.
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
PE07047	FREIGHTLINER LLC	09/14/2007	11/19/2007	INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING	07V530000
	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.