Recall 11V330000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 2008-2012 STERLING L-LINE
RECALL This recall affects up to 48,170 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V330000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 48,170 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2008 STERLING L-LINE, 2008 STERLING A-LINE, 2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2009 STERLING L-LINE, 2009 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2009 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION, 2009 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2009 STERLING A-LINE, 2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2010 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2010 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2010 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION, 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2011 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS, 2011 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION, 2011 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2012 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION, 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2012 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS
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Defect Description
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011, BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL 15 OR 16 ENGINES. THE BOLT ATTACHING A RUBBER ISOLATOR TO A SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE AND BACK OUT, POTENTIALLY CONTACTING AN UN-FUSED STARTER CABLE AND CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Safety Consequence
A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN AN UN-FUSED BATTERY CABLE AND CHASSIS GROUND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BOLT AND ISOLATOR AND REPAIR THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA 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 |