2008 STERLING A-LINE RECALL - #11V330000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 STERLING A-LINE |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
1/14/2008 - 6/15/2011 |
| Recalled on |
6/21/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
12/21/2011 |
| # Affected |
48,170 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN AN UN-FUSED BATTERY CABLE AND CHASSIS GROUND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
DAIMLER SAFETY RECALL NO. FL-609.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 STERLING A-LINE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 STERLING A-LINE Recall for STEERING
2008 STERLING A-LINE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 STERLING A-LINE Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2008 STERLING A-LINE Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 STERLING A-LINE Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 STERLING A-LINE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 STERLING A-LINE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 STERLING A-LINE Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 STERLING A-LINE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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