2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs
05V284000 Jun 14, 2005
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS AND THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN FOR THOMAS BUILT OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006; AND FOR FREIGHTLINER OWNERS ON APRIL 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 FREIGHTLINER STERLING
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
SF-449-A
Jun 1, 2012
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DAIMLER TRUCKS: FUEL LINE AND AIR COMPRESSOR INTAKE TUBE WILL BE INSPECTED, REROUTED AND/OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, DUE TO ENGINE MOUNTING CLIP AND AIR COMPRESSOR INTAKE TUBE MAYBE INTERFERE WITH BY CERTAIN FUEL LINES. *PE
06M-6
Jan 1, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION (DDC) HAS DETERMINED THAT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL NEED TO BE ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING LIFTER BRACKET IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE LIFTER BRACKET/WATER PUMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY. MBE 4000 EPA 04 ENGINES EQUIPPE
FREIGHTLINER STERLING - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER STERLING across all model years (1997, 2004).
9
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths