Vehicle recall 09V452000 · November 24, 2009
2007-2009 Sterling 360
The weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions is insufficient.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 sterling 360 vehicles. The weather resistance properties of the air intake duct rubber cushions is insufficient. During normal vehicle operation, the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack.
- Consequence
- All of the rubber cushions could crack, allowing the air intake duct to fall off of the truck increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all of the air intake duct rubber cushions with components manufactured to proper specifications. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about March 15, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-566.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
- 09V452000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 24, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-566
- Owner notification
- March 15, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,333
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
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 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
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