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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 09V087📅 Mar 13, 2009

2008–2009 Sterling A-Line & 2008–2009 Sterling L-Line recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Caterpillar is recalling 14 my 2008-2009 sterling A-Line & L-Line trucks equipped with caterpillar engine. The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.

💥 The risk

This condition could result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08E-069). Owners may contact caterpillar AT-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks 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
09V087000
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
14
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-447-4986
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 30, 2009
Built
Feb 18, 2008 – Nov 26, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. FL-549.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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V087 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V087?

2008–2009 Sterling A-Line & 2008–2009 Sterling L-Line. 14 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Sterling dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-447-4986.