2007 Sterling 360 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2007 Sterling 360, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2007 Sterling 360
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
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.
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Equipment
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.
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…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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.
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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Sterling 360 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 28, 2013 · Fuel system, diesel
“Sterling tow truck started on fire, the turbo blew. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 5, 2008 · Fuel system, other
Compare Sterling 360 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Sterling 360 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Sterling 360 | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 Sterling 360 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Sterling 360 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2007 Sterling 360
How do I know if my 2007 Sterling 360 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2007 Sterling 360; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Sterling dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V009000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.