2003–2004 Sterling L-Line recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain car haulers equipped with MBE4000 engines, the clutch control cable may wear a hole into the fuel line, creating a fuel leak.
💥 The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the fuel line and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall began on december 8, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V128000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-443
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 130
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 8, 2005
- Built
- Oct 20, 2003 – Jul 14, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no.FL-443.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.