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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V136📅 Mar 1, 2011

2005–2007 Sterling L-Line recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 sterling L-Line vehicles configured with car hauler bodies and chassis, and equipped with EPA04 MBE4000 engines with a fuel filter mounted at the rear of the engine, manufactured from september 13, 2004, through october 10, 2007. The lower low pressure fuel lines between the primary fuel pump and the engine mounted fuel filter, and the upper low pressure fuel line between the engine mounted fuel filter and the engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak from cracking, or from abrasion due to contact with other components.

💥 The risk

Fuel leak onto the roadway could cause a slippery road surface that could result in a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the upper and lower low pressure fuel lines with a more robust fuel lines. This service will be performed free of charge. Dtna will notify owners of the recall during april 2011. The safety recall began on november 1, 2011. Owners may contact 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
11V136000
Manufacturer recall #
11C1
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
2,013
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 1, 2011
Built
Sep 13, 2004 – Oct 10, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Daimler safety recall no. 11C1.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 11V136 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 11V136?

2005–2007 Sterling L-Line. 2,013 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 1-800-547-0712.