Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V576000 Reported December 11, 2012

Fuel pipes may be loose or crack

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Fuel System, Other · 1,601 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V576000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-636
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
1,601
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 11, 2012

Defect 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.

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 12V576000 or campaign FL-636.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V576000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V576000?

NHTSA recall 12V576000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on December 11, 2012. It addresses: Fuel pipes may be loose or crack. The recall affects approximately 1,601 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V576000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-636. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.