Sterling L-line 2010
Model L-line made in 2010 by Sterling got 1 recall as well as 28 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2010
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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| SB-54-66 | 05/01/2011 | 10039617 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| RC-FL-609A | 12/01/2011 | 10043146 | Daimler trucks: see document search button for owner letter. on certain trucks, a defect regarding the rubber isolator, with a bolt attachment, the support bracket may loosen and back out, causing short circuit between chassis and un f | 02/27/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| SB-09-9 | 11/01/2010 | 10036589 | Sterling (freightliner): air compressor adaptor breakage. on certain l and a line trucks, with mbe4000 engines and bom 189-c03367, the rigid connection between the molded air intake duct and air compressor inlet line may cause the air com | 04/04/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-49-11 | 12/01/2010 | 10036667 | Sterling: if a failed exhaust bellows on an epa07 engine installation, replace it with a new style bellows, and two new matching clamps. no model years listed. *pe | 04/08/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SB-49-10 | 01/01/2011 | 10039645 | Daimler trucks: cracks may develop in the turbocharger outlet pipe. the repair procedure is noted. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
| SB-49-10 | 01/01/2011 | 10039645 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| TSB-31-6 | 08/01/2010 | 10034805 | Sterling: 294 bolt replacement for premiere 690 coupling. no model years are listed. *pe | 01/12/2011 | |
| 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-49-12 | 10/01/2010 | 10036644 | Sterling: exhaust stack clamp failure, epa07 vertical atd. a dual band exhaust stack clamp, part no. 04-20289-000, fails on an epa07 vehicle with a vertical atd, replace it with single band clamp part no. 04-29313-500. no model years lis | 04/06/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| SB-26-16 | 11/01/2010 | 10036590 | Sterling (freightliner): new transmission coolant line clamps. epa07 vehicles equipped with a water to oil transmission cooler in the radiator end tank (data code 370-015), new clamps are available for transmission coolant lines. new cla | 04/04/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 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-32-17 | 05/01/2011 | 10039605 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-32-17 | 05/01/2011 | 10039605 | Freightliner: the rear suspension air spring has been redesigned. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| 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 - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| SB-35-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039615 | Freightliner: instructions on how to lubricate the wheel bearings. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039615 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-35-09 | 05/01/2011 | 10039614 | Freightliner llc: instructions to remove, inspect and/or reseal the lower pinion of the rear axles. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-09 | 05/01/2011 | 10039614 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| 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-49-12 | 10/01/2010 | 10036644 | Sterling: exhaust stack clamp failure, epa07 vertical atd. a dual band exhaust stack clamp, part no. 04-20289-000, fails on an epa07 vehicle with a vertical atd, replace it with single band clamp part no. 04-29313-500. no model years lis | 04/06/2011 | |