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NHTSARecalled Dec 11, 2012 · #12V576000

Fuel Pipes may be Loose or Crack

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Fuel Pipes may be Loose or Crack
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2007 Sterling, EPA04
UPCs

What you should do

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 the official CPSC notice