Sterling L9500

Model L9500 made by Sterling got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
07V335000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 12/01/2006 to 02/18/2007V (Vehicle)429910/04/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/02/200708/02/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryThe potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesFreightliner 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SF-447A12/01/201110043170Daimler 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. *pe02/28/2012
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
SF-447A12/01/201110043170Daimler 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. *pe02/28/2012