Sterling A-line 2005

• Recall 66254 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  daimler trucks' campaign number is 11c-2.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 .

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• Recall 66936 [USA]: An oil leak may result in a fire.
  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.
  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.
  daimler trucks recall no. Fl-558. 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 .

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• Recall 88766 [USA]: If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
  Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
  high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
  daimler truck recall no. Fl-526.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.

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• Recall 89056 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  freightliner recall no. Fl-504.Customers may 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.

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• Recall 55329 [USA]: The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
  On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
  caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
  freightliner recall no. Fl-471.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.

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• Recall 36669 [USA]: The rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may cause a fire.
  On certain trucks the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted.
  dealers will check the rear wheel end installation to verity bearing adjustment and repair trucks with damaged bearings. The recall began on april 7, 2005 owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
  freightliner recall no. Fl-442.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.

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• Recall 2011345 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain trucks, the plastic low-pressure fuel line between the engine-mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a diesel fuel leak. The location of the leak is unlikely to result in a vehicle fire; however, diesel fuel spilt on the roadway could endanger other road users by making the roadway unexpectedly slippery. This could ultimately result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the plastic low-pressure fuel line with a steel version.

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• Recall 2009270 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with a caterpillar c15 engine, the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clip retaining the oil line. An oil leak could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: caterpillar dealers will replace the vva oil line with an updated version.

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• Recall 2008078 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain trucks, the high-pressure fuel line at each injector may fatigue and fracture if a fastener at the end of the line is not properly connected. This would allow high pressure atomized diesel fuel to enter the engine compartment, creating a risk of fire, which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death. Correction: dealers will affect repairs.

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• Recall 2007231 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent and presents a potential delay or failure in applying the parking brakes; potentially resulting in a vehicle roll away. Should this occur, the unattended roll away vehicle could strike a bystander or cause property damage. Correction: dealers will install a check valve repair kit.

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• Recall 2006034 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with a caterpillar engine, the variable valve actuation oil line (vva line) used on 6 cylinder, 15l turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled diesel engines may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not oriented correctly. Oil line wear may cause an oil leak and a potential fire hazard. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the vva line.

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• Recall 2005076 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the engine cooling fan may fracture and pieces may separate from the fan blade which could result in vehicle damage and possible personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the cooling fan.

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• Recall 2005079 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the rear hub bearings may have been incorrectly adjusted during assembly. Rear axle wheel ends with excessive bearing preload adjustment will overheat and may cause a fire and/or possible hub/wheel assembly separation. Correction: dealers will inspect rear wheel bearing adjustment and repair trucks with damaged bearings.

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• Recall 2005266 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the front hubs may fracture and allow the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. This could cause a crash without prior warning. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the hubs.

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• Recall 2005318 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the rear spindles may fracture as a result of incorrect heat treat process during vehicle assembly. Rear spindle failure could allow the wheel, tire, and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle. The wheel end assembly could become a hazard for other traffic. Correction: dealers will inspect for the heat treat date code on the end of the rear spindles. Axle housings will be replaced on vehicles manufactured with spindles that have the subject date codes.

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