Recalls for 2013 Sterling 9500

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2012-02-28
Description
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012.  The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work.  As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.  Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge.  The safety recall began on april 27, 2012.  Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.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.