Recall 10V472000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Defect in 2007-2010 STERLING ACTERRA
RECALL This recall affects up to 58 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V472000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 58 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 STERLING ACTERRA, 2007 FREIGHTLINER MT45, 2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2007 FCCC S2, 2008 STERLING ACTERRA, 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2008 FCCC S2, 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT45, 2009 FREIGHTLINER MT45, 2009 STERLING ACTERRA, 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2009 FCCC S2, 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT45, 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2010 STERLING ACTERRA, 2010 FCCC S2
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Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CUSTOM CHASSIS MT45, S2 CHASSIS, AND STERING ACTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2006, THROUGH MAY 24, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH EPA 2007 MBE 900 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES. ENGINE SOFTWARE MAY NOT REACT PROPERLY TO CERTAIN AFTERMARKET TREATMENT DEVICE FAULT CODES. THE SOFTWARE MAY UNNECESSARILY SHUTDOWN A VEHICLE OR MAY FAIL TO SHUTDOWN A VEHICLE WITH AN AFTERMARKET DEVICE OVER-TEMP FAULT.
Safety Consequence
UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Related Recalls for STERLING
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V370000 | 2005 STERLING ACTERRA | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 741 | |
| 20V214000 | 2007 STERLING AT9500 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 63,175 | |
| 16V418000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET 5500 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2,601 | |
| 16V880000 | 2008 STERLING BULLET | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 235 | |
| 15V361000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2,601 | |
| 13V605000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2,564 | |
| 15V343000 | 2008 STERLING LT8500 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3,200 | |
| 14V080000 | 2008 STERLING LT8500 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3,258 | |
| 12V576000 | 2007 STERLING 360 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1,601 | |
| 12V405000 | 2012 STERLING 9500 | EQUIPMENT | 1,663 |