Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 05V-128 · 2003–2004 Sterling L-LINE
FREIGHTLINER LLC recall 05V-128 covers 130 2003–2004 Sterling L-LINE for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V128000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN CAR HAULERS EQUIPPED WITH MBE4000 ENGINES, THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE MAY WEAR A HOLE INTO THE FUEL LINE, CREATING A FUEL LEAK.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO.FL-443.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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 20, 2003 to July 14, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.