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2011 STERLING 9500 Recall - Campaign #12V405000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2011 STERLING 9500 RECALL - #12V405000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2011 STERLING 9500
Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured between 7/7/2008 - 12/15/2011
Recalled on 8/16/2012
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 12/24/2012
# Affected 1,663
Recalled for EQUIPMENT
Description Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.
Consequences Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes DTNA's recall campain number is FL-631.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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