2008 STERLING L9500 Recall

Campaign:: 07V335000 on 08/01/2007
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Manufactured:: 11/30/2006 - 02/17/2007
Affected:: 4,299
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Freightliner recall no. fl-508.customers 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.

2008 STERLING L9500 TSB

Bulletin:: SF-447A
Component:: 015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:: Daimler truck (freightliner): on right hand steering assist ram, when suspension is extended, fully, it may contact front spring hanger casting, which may fracture ram ball stud. will replace right hand front spring hanger. *pe