Recalls for 2007 Sterling Lt7500

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Posted on: 2019-05-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2004-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, cascadia, columbia, classic, fl80, fld 120sd, business class m2, western star 4700, 4900, 6900, sterling acterra, l7500, lt7500, l8500, lt8500, l9500, and lt9500 vehicles.  The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.

Consequence
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.  

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 12, 2019.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-815.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.