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  NHTSA Recall 05V128000

NHTSA Campaign Id 05V128000; Date: Mar. 30, 2005

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2003 Sterling L-line 2004 Sterling L-line

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc

Affected Units:: 130

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain car haulers equipped with mbe4000 engines, the clutch control cable may wear a hole into the fuel line, creating a fuel leak.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect the fuel line and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Freightliner recall no. Fl-443. 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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 2005

Also see:

All recalls of Sterling vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.