2006 Sterling L-Line | 2007 Sterling L-Line | 2005 Sterling L-Line — Fuel system, other
Published March 1, 2011 · Recall initiated: February 25, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V136000, published March 1, 2011 and initiated February 25, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2006 Sterling L-Line | 2007 Sterling L-Line | 2005 Sterling L-Line — Fuel system, other.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 APRIL 2011. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STERLING
- Model
- L-LINE
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2006 STERLING L-LINE | 2007 STERLING L-LINE | 2005 STERLING L-LINE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Sterling L-Line | 2007 Sterling L-Line | 2005 Sterling L-Line — Fuel system, other recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V136000 on March 1, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 APRIL 2011. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STERLING. Model: L-LINE.