Vehicle recall 09V087000 · March 13, 2009
Sterling A-Line and L-Line
The aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-549.OWNERS 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
- 09V087000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 13, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- January 30, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14
- 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 A-Line (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Sterling L-Line (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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