STERLING 360 2008: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V452000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STERLING | 360 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-03-15 | 2009-11-24 | 2009-11-24 |
Production Dates: 2006-01-11 - 2008-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-566
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2333
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 STERLING 360 VEHICLES. THE WEATHER RESISTANCE PROPERTIES OF THE AIR INTAKE DUCT RUBBER CUSHIONS IS INSUFFICIENT. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, THE RUBBER CUSHIONS DETERIORATE AND CRACK.
ALL OF THE RUBBER CUSHIONS COULD CRACK, ALLOWING THE AIR INTAKE DUCT TO FALL OFF OF THE TRUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL OF THE AIR INTAKE DUCT RUBBER CUSHIONS WITH COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL-566.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 .
