Daimler Trucks Recalls 2008-2009 Sterling 360 Trucks for Fire Risk
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2008-2009 Sterling 360 vehicles because a corroded connector may cause the ABS motor to overheat and start a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling 360 vehicles manufactured between August 8, 2007, and July 31, 2008. The recall addresses a defect in the ground harness connector for the ABS hydraulic unit, which may become corroded due to water intrusion.
This corrosion can cause the ABS hydraulic motor to run continuously, leading to overheating that potentially results in a fire. The safety recall began on October 19, 2010.
Owners should contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a repair. Dealers will replace the ground sub harness with a properly waterproofed unit and inspect the ABS hydraulic unit and connector terminals for damage or corrosion, replacing them if necessary at no charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- STERLING 360
- Brand
- STERLING
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 278
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- 360
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same brand · STERLING
- Severe
- HighDaimler Recalls 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet Trucks Due to Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2016-12-07
- SevereDaimler Recalls 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet Trucks Due to Air Bag Defect
NHTSA · 2016-06-09
- SevereDaimler Recalls 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet Trucks Due to Air Bag Defect
NHTSA · 2015-06-10
- Severe
Same manufacturer · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
See all →- SevereDaimler Recalls Thomas Built Buses Due to Intake Manifold Sensor Defect
NHTSA · 2014-02-21
- SevereDaimler Trucks Recalls 2008-2015 Vehicles Due to Intake Manifold Defect
NHTSA · 2014-02-21
- Severe
- Severe
- HighThomas Built Buses Recalls 2014-2015 Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses
NHTSA · 2013-12-20
Same hazard · fire
See all →- SevereVQQQ Gas Patio Heaters Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC · 2026-10-22
- HighAutocar Recalls Xpeditor Trucks for Fuel Hose Separation Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-21
- SevereAudi Recalls 2024-2025 Q4 E-Tron Models Due to Battery Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-21
- HighForest River Recalls 2023-2026 Pause Travel Trailers for Wiring Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-20
- SevereForest River Recalls 2026-2027 Cedar Creek Trailers for Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2026-10-16
Similar recalls
- SevereDaimler Recalls 2007 Sterling 360 Trucks for Fuel Line Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2012-12-11
- Severe
- HighDaimler Recalls 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet Trucks Due to Fire Risk
NHTSA · 2016-12-07
- SevereDaimler Recalls 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet Trucks Due to Air Bag Defect
NHTSA · 2015-06-10
- Severe
- Severe