Recalls for 2007 Sterling A9500

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Posted on: 2007-08-02
Description
On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on.  If the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover.

Consequence
The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component free of charge.  The recall began on october 4, 2007.  Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Freightliner recall no.  Fl-508.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.