Sterling 7500 (2011) – 10V341000

Defect Description For Recall

Daimler Trucks Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007 Through 2011 Freightliner, FCCC, Sterling, And Western Star Heavy Trucks Manufactured From September 5, 2006, Through June 30, 2010, Equipped With Specific Mbe900 Epa04 And Epa07 Model Engines. The Intake Air Grid Heater May Short Circuit And Fail Due To Excessive Internal Temperatures.

Make Of Vehicle

STERLING

Model Of Vehicle

7500

Year

2011

Recall Campaign Number

10V341000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling

Effect Of Defect

A Short Circuited Grid Heater Could Result In A Vehicle Fire And Injury To Vehicle Occupants.

Fix Defect

Daimler Trucks Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Repair The Buses Free Of Charge. Repairs Will Be Performed By Detroit Diesel Corporation Authorized Repair Facilities. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or About July 29, 2011. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks Toll-Free At 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America

Start Of Manufacture

20060905

End Of Manufacture

20100630

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5743

Date Owners Notified

20110729

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20100727

Make Campaign Number

10C-5

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard