NHTSA Recall 09V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V087000; Date: Mar. 13, 2009
This condition could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Sterling A-line; 2009 Sterling A-line; 2008 Sterling L-line; 2009 Sterling L-line
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
Caterpillar is recalling 14 my 2008-2009 sterling a-line & l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar engine. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08e-069). Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-549. 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 30, 2009
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