Recall 11V136000: 2005–2007 Sterling L-Line

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 25, 2011
Vehicles affected
2,013
Models
1
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 sterling l-line vehicles configured with car hauler bodies and chassis, and equipped with epa04 mbe4000 engines with a fuel filter mounted at the rear of the engine, manufactured from september 13, 2004, through october 10, 2007. The lower low pressure fuel lines between the primary fuel pump and the engine mounted fuel filter, and the upper low pressure fuel line between the engine mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak from cracking, or from abrasion due to contact with other components.

The risk

Fuel leak onto the roadway could cause a slippery road surface that could result in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the upper and lower low pressure fuel lines with a more robust fuel lines. This service will be performed free of charge. Dtna will notify owners of the recall during april 2011. The safety recall began on november 1, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Daimler safety recall no. 11c1.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2005 Sterling L-Line
  • 2006 Sterling L-Line
  • 2007 Sterling L-Line

Details

NHTSA campaign
11V136000
Manufacturer campaign
11C1
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Owner letters
Nov 1, 2011
Components
Fuel system, other (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology