NHTSA vehicle safety data
2007 Sterling 360 Recalls & Complaints
The 2007 Sterling 360 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Sterling dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Sterling 360. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2007 Sterling 360 owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Sterling 360, describing incidents dated April 25, 2008 to February 1, 2013.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Of the 3 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10501521 · Filed
STERLING 360. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE AND REQUESTS ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION COST TO FIX VEHICLES. *SMD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE SOMEONE COME TO THE FACILITY TO REPAIR THE TRUCKS, AS THE TIME TO GET TO THE DEALER WAS WELL OVER THREE HOURS.
ODI #10303077 · Filed
ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE TW*
ODI #10230011 · Filed
STERLING TOW TRUCK STARTED ON FIRE, THE TURBO BLEW. *TR
Fuel Pipes may be Loose or Crack
NHTSA #12V576000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported December 11, 2012 · Daimler Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 1,601 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign FL-636 · Owners notified February 5, 2013 · Vehicles built January 25, 2006 – January 22, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
AIR INTAKE DUCT
NHTSA #09V452000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 24, 2009 · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 2,333 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign FL-566 · Owners notified March 15, 2010 · Vehicles built January 11, 2006 – October 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
ALL OF THE RUBBER CUSHIONS COULD CRACK, ALLOWING THE AIR INTAKE DUCT TO FALL OFF OF THE TRUCK INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
Manufacturer 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
VACUUM HOSE
NHTSA #07V009000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Vacuum — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported January 16, 2007 · FREIGHTLINER LLC
Potentially affected: 1,340 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign FL-489 · Owners notified April 20, 2007 · Vehicles built January 11, 2006 – September 4, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE VACUUM HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH INSUFFICIENT WALL THICKNESS ALLOWING THE HOSE TO COLLAPSE DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. COLLAPSE OF THE VACUUM HOSE COULD REDUCE BRAKE BOOSTER EFFECTIVENESS.
Safety consequence
REDUCED BRAKE BOOSTER EFFECTIVENESS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-489.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.
Other Sterling 360 model years
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