Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V576000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V576000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2007 sterling 360 trucks manufactured from january 25, 2006, through january 22, 2007; and equipped with an epa04 4m50 engine Includes 1,601 affected units, Fuel Pipes may be Loose or Crack, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007 sterling 360 trucks manufactured from january 25, 2006, through january 22, 2007; and equipped with an epa04 4m50 engine

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V576000
Report Received Date: 2012-12-11T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel pipes may be loose or crack
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 1,601

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-636
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vdd5~5twm-j2ik
NHTSA ID: 12V576000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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