2011 Sterling Acterra Recall Information and Defects
The 2011 Sterling Acterra has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. These critical defects primarily concern engine and engine cooling. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Engine And Engine Cooling Malfunction (MFR Campaign: 10C-5)
NHTSA ID: 10V341000 | MFR Campaign Number: 10C-5
Posted on: 2010-07-27
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, 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 buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at
1-800-547-0712
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
