2008 Sterling A-Line: recalls and complaints

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• 11V47800016 Sep 2011Fuel System, Diesel
• 11V4650008 Sep 2011Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 11V33000021 Jun 2011Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 09V36600023 Sep 2009Engine and Engine Cooling
• 09V08700013 Mar 2009Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 07V59200021 Dec 2007Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector
• 07V53000013 Nov 2007Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 07V3330001 Aug 2007Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
• 07V31600024 Jul 2007Suspension / Rear
• 07V30600018 Jul 2007Steering
• 07V30200016 Jul 2007Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

1. 11V478000Received 16 Sep 2011. 73,500 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 11C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Feb 2012.

2. 11V465000Received 8 Sep 2011. 4,444 units.

   Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class m2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESC module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011. The date for availability of the final remedy is subject to validation testing and parts availability. The safety recall began on march 28, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-612. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Mar 2012.

3. 11V330000Received 21 Jun 2011. 48,170 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-609. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Dec 2011.

4. 09V366000Received 23 Sep 2009. 25,362 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An oil leak may result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-558.

5. 09V087000Received 13 Mar 2009. 14 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA.

6. 07V592000Received 21 Dec 2007. 220 units.

   Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Freightliner is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-519. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Apr 2008.

7. 07V530000Received 13 Nov 2007. 38,000 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2008.

8. 07V333000Received 1 Aug 2007. 1,042 units.

   Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks built with axilok rear wheel spindle nuts, the nuts may have been improperly installed, with one or both locking clip tabs not properly engaged or damaged.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This may reduce the nut's ability to resist rotation, potentially allowing the nut to back off and the dual wheel set to separate from the vehicle, resulting in a crash without prior warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the axilok nuts for locking clip engagement or damage. They will be adjusted or replaced free of charge. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-507. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Aug 2007.

9. 07V316000Received 24 Jul 2007. 1,200 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with tuftrac rear suspensions, the center casting brackets may be out of specification. An out of square casting may have unacceptable stress in the bracket when it is installed and may cause it to crack in service.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The drive axle may not be held in position if a cracked bracket fractures completely. This will affect vehicle control and may cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and castings that are out of specification will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Dec 2007.

10. 07V306000Received 18 Jul 2007. 18,000 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, RV motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. The recall began on december 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Dec 2007.

11. 07V302000Received 16 Jul 2007. 75,000 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 2008.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

7 Apr 2008

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19983
2. 19993
3. 20002
4. 20012
5. 20022
6. 20032
7. 20046
8. 20056
9. 20068
10. 20079
11. 200811
12. 20095
13. 20103
14. 20111
15. 20121

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Sterling A-Line?

284,952 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Sterling A-Line have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the Sterling A-Line, model years 1998 to 2012. 11 of them name the 2008 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2008 Sterling A-Line name most often?

Steering: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Sterling A-Line open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.