2006 Sterling 8500 Recall Information and Defects
The 2006 Sterling 8500 has 2 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. These critical defects primarily concern hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, and engine. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (2 Defects)
Defect #1: Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 09C-2)
NHTSA ID: 09V391000 | MFR Campaign Number: 09C-2
Posted on: 2009-10-06
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. The plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
Consequence
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on may 7, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at
1-800-547-0712
Notes
Daimler truck's recall campaign number is 09c-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
safercar.gov>http://www.
safercar.gov
Defect #2: Engine Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 10C-5)
NHTSA ID: 11V455000 | MFR Campaign Number: 10C-5
Posted on: 2011-09-06
Description
Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at
1-800-547-0712. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5. 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
safercar.gov>http://www.
safercar.gov
