Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Trucks, A Manufacturing Error In The Fuel-Water Separator Preheater Thermoswitch May Prevent The Fuel Preheater From Turning Off If The Ignition Is Left On. If The Ignition Switch Is Left On When Fuel Is Added To The Fuel- Water Separator At The Factory Or During A Filter Element Change, A Small Flame May Occur Inside The Filter Cover.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
A9500
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
07V335000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Effect Of Defect
The Potential Exists For The Flame To Spread Resulting In Possible Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Fuel Filter Date Code And Thermoswitch Lot Code To Determine If They Contain The Suspect Component Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 4, 2007. Owners May Contact Freightliner At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20061201
End Of Manufacture
20070218
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4299
Date Owners Notified
20071004
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20070802
Make Campaign Number
FL-508