Recall
Sterling L-line — 09V087000
NHTSA ID
09V087000
Make
Sterling
Model
L-line
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2009-03-13
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Units Affected
14
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
CATERPILLAR IS RECALLING 14 MY 2008-2009 STERLING A-LINE & L-LINE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINE. THE AFTERTREATMENT REGENERATION DEVICE (ARD) MAY DEVELOP A HOLE AND HEAT AND FLAME MAY ESCAPE DURING A REGENERATION OF THE DIESEL PARTICULAR FILTER.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E-069). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT-1-800-447-4986 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.