Sterling A-Line (2010) – 11V465000

Defect Description For Recall

Daimler Trucks Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2012 Freightliner Business Class M2, Cascadia, Century, Columbia, Coronado And Sterling A-Line Vehicles Built With Meritor WABCo Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System Manufactured From September 15, 2005 Through September 1, 2011. Under Certain Road And Driving Conditions, Vehicle Body Roll And Road Inclination Characteristics May Adversely Affect The Slip Angle Calculation Of The Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System. This Might Cause The Esc To Perceive An Over Steering Situation And Therefore Apply The Outer Wheel Brake On The Front Axle Until The Vehicle Is Perceived To Be Stable.

Make Of Vehicle

STERLING

Model Of Vehicle

A-LINE

Year

2010

Recall Campaign Number

11V465000

Component Description

Electronic Stability Control

Effect Of Defect

If The Driver Is Slow To React During This Esc Intervention, The Vehicle May Deviate From The Intended Line Of Travel Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Daimler Trucks Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Esc Module With The Appropriate Software Version As Necessary, Free Of Charge. An Interim Owner Notification Will Be Mailed On Or About November 21, 2011. The Date For Availability Of The Final Remedy Is Subject To Validation Testing And Parts Availability. The Safety Recall Began On March 28, 2012. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks Toll-Free At 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America

Start Of Manufacture

20050915

End Of Manufacture

20110901

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

4444

Date Owners Notified

20120328

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20110908

Make Campaign Number

FL-612

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard