NHTSA Recall 12V576000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V576000; Date: Dec. 11, 2012
Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Sterling 360
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 1,601
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America is recalling certain model year 2007 sterling 360 trucks manufactured from January 25, 2006, through January 22, 2007; and equipped with an epa04 4m50 engine. The fuel lines may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
How to Fix:
Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 5, 2013. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-636. 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 www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 5, 2013
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