Sterling L
Model L made by Sterling got 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and steering. There was one recall concerning parking brake .
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 | |||||
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PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - AIR | ||||||||||||||||
06V205000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 04/01/2006 to 05/26/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 5243 | 06/28/2006 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/12/2006 | 06/12/2006 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. a defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. this recall has been superseded (replaced) by recall 07v302 (fl-504). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-477.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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 | |
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 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
SF-447A | 12/01/2011 | 10043170 | Daimler truck (freightliner): on right hand steering assist ram, when suspension is extended, fully, it may contact front spring hanger casting, which may fracture ram ball stud. will replace right hand front spring hanger. *pe | 02/28/2012 | |
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||||
SF-447A | 12/01/2011 | 10043170 | Daimler truck (freightliner): on right hand steering assist ram, when suspension is extended, fully, it may contact front spring hanger casting, which may fracture ram ball stud. will replace right hand front spring hanger. *pe | 02/28/2012 | |
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 | |
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 |