Recall 09V452000: 2007–2009 Sterling 360

Report received

Nov 24, 2009

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

2,333vehicles

Model years

2007–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Sterling 3603 complaints
• 2008 Sterling 3600 complaints
• 2009 Sterling 3600 complaints