Vehicle recall 12V576000 · December 11, 2012
2007 Sterling 360
The fuel lines may crack due to an improper manufacturing process.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2007 Sterling 360 trucks manufactured from January 25, 2006, through January 22, 2007; and equipped with an EPA04 4M50 engine. The fuel lines may crack due to an improper manufacturing process. Additionally, the fuel pipe flare nuts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequence
- Cracked fuel pipes or loose fuel pipe flare nuts may leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines and tighten or replace them as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 5, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-636.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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V576000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 11, 2012
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-636
- Owner notification
- February 5, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,601
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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): 2007
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