Vehicle recall 08V398000 · August 14, 2008
2008 Sterling 360
Improperly aligned bolt holes on the turbocharger mounting bracket may lead to cracking in the turbocharger housing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks is recalling 146 my 2008 sterling 360 trucks. Improperly aligned bolt holes on the turbocharger mounting bracket may lead to cracking in the turbocharger housing.
- Consequence
- Exhaust gases can be released from the crack in the turbocharger housing, which in the worst case, could potentially lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the installation and the turbocharger bracket will be replaced with a redesigned bracket, which alleviates the bolt hole misalignment. The recall is expected to begin on or before March 13, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-535.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V398000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 14, 2008
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-535
- Owner notification
- April 29, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 146
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sterling 360 (2008): 2008
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