2007 STERLING 360 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 STERLING 360
The 2007 STERLING 360 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Diesel (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 STERLING 360
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 STERLING 360, potentially affecting up to 5,274 vehicles.
Recall 12V576000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,601 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2007 Sterling 360 trucks manufactured from January 25, 2006, through January 22, 2007; and equipped with an EPA04 4M50 engine. The fuel lines may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence: Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 5, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 09V452000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,333 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 STERLING 360 VEHICLES. THE WEATHER RESISTANCE PROPERTIES OF THE AIR INTAKE DUCT RUBBER CUSHIONS IS INSUFFICIENT. DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION, THE RUBBER CUSHIONS DETERIORATE AND CRACK.
Consequence: ALL OF THE RUBBER CUSHIONS COULD CRACK, ALLOWING THE AIR INTAKE DUCT TO FALL OFF OF THE TRUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL OF THE AIR INTAKE DUCT RUBBER CUSHIONS WITH COMPONENTS MANUFACTURED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Recall 07V009000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,340 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE VACUUM HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT WALL THICKNESS ALLOWING THE HOSE TO COLLAPSE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. COLLAPSE OF THE VACUUM HOSE COULD REDUCE BRAKE BOOSTER EFFECTIVENESS.
Consequence: REDUCED BRAKE BOOSTER EFFECTIVENESS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 STERLING 360
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 STERLING 360. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Diesel | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
STERLING 360. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE AND REQUESTS ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION COST TO FIX VEHICLES. *SMD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE SOMEONE COME TO THE FACILITY TO REPAIR THE TRUCKS, AS THE TIME TO GET TO THE DEALER WAS WELL OVER THREE HOURS.
STERLING 360. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE AND REQUESTS ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION COST TO FIX VEHICLES. *SMD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE SOMEONE COME TO THE FACILITY TO REPAIR THE TRUCKS, AS THE TIME TO GET TO THE DEALER WAS WELL OVER THREE HOURS.
ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE TW*
STERLING TOW TRUCK STARTED ON FIRE, THE TURBO BLEW. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 STERLING 360
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 STERLING 360 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 STERLING 360
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 STERLING 360. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
12C4 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Owner -Notification-12C4-31-JAN-2013
12C4 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Owner_Notification_12C4_31-JAN-2013
FINAL Fusobullet — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FINAL_Fusobulletin_30-JAN-2013_
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 STERLING 360
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STERLING 360
- 2007 STERLING 360 (current)
- 2008 STERLING 360 — 0 complaints
- 2009 STERLING 360 — 0 complaints
Other STERLING Models
- STERLING ACTERRA — 10 total complaints
- STERLING L LINE — 9 total complaints
- STERLING BULLET 5500 — 8 total complaints
- STERLING 827 — 7 total complaints
- STERLING LT — 5 total complaints
- STERLING 825 — 4 total complaints
- STERLING STERLING — 4 total complaints
- STERLING A LINE — 3 total complaints