2009 Sterling A-Line TSBs
173 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories
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77 bulletinsRocker Switch Quick Reference.
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Instructions for CSC Diagnostic Support
sp00004 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
sbh0006 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
0104-15 SPN 3464/ FMI 16, 18 (MCM) (GHG14)
307-15 SPN 3480 (MCM) (EPA07;EPA10;GHG14)
ssbh9801 Estndares de acabado de pintura
ssbh5419 Cambio en el cableado
ssbh3306 Ejes delanteros Sterling
ssb0917 Modificacin retroactiva de tubera del lado de aire fro del postenfriador
sp54030 Ametek Gauge Replacement
sp54023 ICU4 Reference Guide
sp54022 ICU4 Black Bezel and Chrome Bezel Gauges
sp54021 PTO Dash Control Switch
sp54018 CB Mounting Plate and Strap
sp54017 Sterling Multiplex Gauges
sp54008 2-Inch Gauge Quick Reference (Silver Star)
sp54007 Customer Access Connectors
sp54002 Power Distribution Box, Chassis
15TS16Rev1 EPA10 Reman MCM Improvement for Fault Codes SPN 651 to 656
12-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
405-15 Symptom Diagnostics - Hard Start/No Start - Two-Filter System
406-15 SPN 97 (MCM) (EPA10) / SPN 97 (MCM) (GHG14)
403-15 SPN 677 (MCM)(EPA07)
402-15 SPN 2630 (MCM)(EPA10) and SPN 2630 (MCM)(GHG14)
404-15 SPN 4364 (ACM) (EPA10)
15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink 8.02
505-15 SPN 3361 (ACM) (EPA10)
507-15 SPN 1590( CPC)(GHG14) and SPN 1590 (CPC)(EPA07;EPA10)
15-009_Detroit_New_SDTs
15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro FXP 95
307-15 SPN 3480 (MCM) (EPA07;EPA10;GHG14)
15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
14-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
14-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD
16TL4 DOC Face Cleaning Tool P N W470589239100
16TS5 Release of the DD Platform Bearing Failure Guide
0307-16 SPN 723 (MCM) March
0301-16 SPN 625 (CPC) (EPA07) and SPN 625 (CPC) (EPA10 GHG14)
Contaminated Fluids
Hydrocarbon Doser Coolant Lines
16-009R_OWL Enhancements
New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
17TL27 Injector Cup Tool DSN930E17001
17TL26 Injector Heat Sleeve Removal Tool DSN930E17002
12-027-DLR Detroit and Alliance like Batteries are now interchangeable
12-039-DLR OWL Pre-approval's Time Frame Increases to 60 Days
15-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs
0229-14 Symptom Based Diagnostics - Oil Separator
0233-14 SPN 51 FMI 2 - All Years
0224-14 SPN 1590 FMI 9 - CPC- All Years February 2014
14-017R Revised: Detroit Addition of Admin Time
14-029 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-038_New_SRTs Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times.
14-039_additional_SDTs New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14TL8 TorcUP? Non-Impacting Torque Tool.
14TS28 DD Platform Belt Drive System - Belt Part Numbers and diagnostics
14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN
14CSA21 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center ?
14-039 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-038 Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times
sb2080 Australian CST M1400 Isolated Radiator Retrofit
1109-14 Diagnostic Tes
1018-16 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTICS - NOISE
0810-16 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC NOISE
0809-16 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTICS : NOISY 1- BOX AFTERTREATMENT
16TS15 EPA07 AND LATER POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) DOSING FEATURE
DAIMLER TRUCKS: THERE ARE NEW CGI BELLOWS, BECAUSE THE CURRENT ONES ARE PRONE TO FAILURE.
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Engine
31 bulletinsNew Detroit Diesel Cylinder Liner Upper O-Ring Leak Test Standard Repair Time
Engine Manufacturer Diagnostics
15TS4 EPA07 DD15 Piston Kits
15TS2 EPA07 and EPA10 DD Platform Engines With Low Oil Pressure Codes
15TS1 GHG14 DD Platform Engines With Codes SPN: 1323 through SPN: 1328, FMI: 31, Idle Smoothness Control/Cylinder...
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Misfire At Idle
15TS6 Replacement of the High Pressure Fuel Pump Camshaft Oil Seal
15TL24 OTC 1750 Revolver Engine Stand
15TS4_Rev2_ EPA07 DD15 Piston Kits
1210-14 Cylinder Head
1201-15 Crankshaft and Bearings
15TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter
401-15 Cylinder Block
501-15 Engine Lifter Brackets
511-15 DD15 and DD16 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator Pull Rod
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
16TS8 DD13 Cylinder Head and Cylinder Head Gasket Change
16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
12-038-DLR - No Problem Found - Policy Claims - During Basic Vehicle Chassis or Base Engine Coverage
0228-14 Engine Oil Leaks - Oil Dye Method
14-040_Additional_CLOs Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14CSA20 EGR Valve Actuator Kit P/N E23539699
14-040 Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
1102-14 DD13 Cylinder Head R&R
1017-16 ENGINE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATION
0909-16 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
STERLING: TRW TAS85 STEERING GEAR INTERNAL LEAKAGE TEST.
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SOME TRW TAS85 STEERING GEARS HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL RELIEF VALVE. THESE STEERING GEARS ARE TYPICALLY INSTALLED WITH POWER STEERING PUMPS THAT HAVE A PRESSURE RELIEF RATING GREATER THAN 2175 PSI (150 BAR). THE INTERNAL RELIEF VALVE LIMITS MAXIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE TO PROTECT THE STEERING GEAR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
STERLING SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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STERLING MBE 4000/SERIES 60 EXHAUST BELLOWS BRACKETS. HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE IN THE EXHAUST CONNECTION FROM THE ENGINE TO THE CHASSIS, AT THE END OF THE TURBO OUTLET PIPE, IS CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURES OF CERTAIN ENGINE EXHAUST BELLOWS. (MERCEDES BENZ MBE 4000 AND DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 DIESEL ENGINES). CSC LETTER WAS REC'D. *PE
STERLING: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING...
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WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK THE VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
Fuel System
19 bulletins18SP687 DD15 16 EGR Actuator Replacement
15TS8 EPA10 and GHG14 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Compatibility
0202-15 EPA10 and GHG14 Diesel Oxidation Catalyst Face Cleaning
18SP730 ? EPA07 10 Three-Filter Fuel System DD13 High Pressure Fuel Feed Lines, Mounting Bracket and P-clips Service...
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Kit
18SP729 ? EPA07 10 Three-Filter Fuel
15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
509-15 Symptom Diagnostics - Hard Start/No Start - Three-Filter Fuel
502-15 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Actuator Lever
15-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs
14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
16TS9 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
17TL28 Fuel Injector Removal Tool DSN930E17004
0219-14 Metal in Fuel
0202-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Hard Start No Start - Two-Filter Fuel System
0215-14 Check for Rough Running or Stalling - Three-Filter Fuel System
1104-14 Metal in the Fuel System
1020-16 CHASSIS FUEL SYSTEM ISOLATION TEST
0906-16 LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
9 bulletinsReminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
sp54012 ICU3 Service Clusters
15-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder
14-026-DLR SelecTruck Warranty Enhancements
Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
12CSA30 Power Service Literature Comments
_Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon
14WO-9_Warranty_Access Detroit New User Warranty Access Request
14TL9 Special Tool Warranty Program.
Electrical
9 bulletinssp54027 Harness Ordering for EPA07 Vehicles, and Later
sp54026 EPA07 Harness Parts Identification
15-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester
16TL5 DD Platform Aftertreatment Soot Sensor Socket DSN0ATZ16001
16_TL-2 DD Platform Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Socket W470589060900
14TS30 Aftertreatment Harness Diagnostics
14CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
DAIMLER TRUCKS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A DEFECT REGARDING THE RUBBER ISOLATOR, WITH A BOLT ATTACHMENT, THE SUPPORT BRACKET MAY LOOSEN AND BACK OUT, CAUSING SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN CHASSIS AND UN FUSED STARTED CABLE. *PE
FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS TO REPLACE THE MEGA FUSE JUNCTION BLOCK WITH A SERVICE VERSION OF THE POWER NET DISTRIBUTION BOX.
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Suspension
6 bulletins33-11 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
35-12 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs
FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO LUBRICATE THE WHEEL BEARINGS.
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*RM UPDATED ON 4/27/2012. *JS
FREIGHTLINER: THE REAR SUSPENSION AIR SPRING HAS BEEN REDESIGNED.
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STERLING TRUCK: AIRLINER SUSPENSION SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBER.
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SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSS MEMBERS ARE AN IMPROVED, MORE DURABLE SERVICE REPLACEMENT FOR FIVE PIECE WELDED CROSS MEMBERS, OR BOLTED FIVE PIECE SERVICE CROSS MEMBERS, TO BE USED WITH STEEL FRAME RAILS. L LINE, A LINE, AND ACTERRA. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 4/4/11. MODEL S2. NO MODEL YEAR. *PE
STERLING: NEW MEDIUM BIAS AIR SPRINGS (18-52651-000) SUPERSEDED LOW BIAS AIR SPRINGS (18-40977-000) IN PRODUCTION ON 12/15/08.
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IF REPLACING ONE AIR SPRING, DO NOT MATCH A LOW BIAS AIR SPRING WITH A MEDIUM BIAS ONE. THE TWO TYPES OF AIR SPRINGS HAVE DIFFERENT SPRING RATES, AND WILL HAVE A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT RIDE HEIGHT AT THE SAME AIR PRESSURE. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Body & Paint
5 bulletinssp54001 Power Distribution Box, Instrument Panel
12-040-DLR Roof Fairing Removal Program
STERLING: AFTERMARKET HOOD WITH PIVOT BRACKET MOUNTING MODIFICATION CHANGES.
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FREIGHTLINER LLC: INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE, INSPECT AND/OR RESEAL THE LOWER PINION OF THE REAR AXLES.
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STERLING TRUCK: ON SOME TRUCKS, CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER GRILLE FASCIA AND THE HOOD HINGE CROSSBAR MIGHT NOT BE...
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ADEQUATE, CAUSING PAINT TO BE WORN AWAY AND RUST TO FORM. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Lighting
4 bulletinssp54020 Strobe and Beacon Lights
sp54013 Adding Daytime Running Lights
14-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
14-036-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q3
Brakes
3 bulletinssp54011 ABS Chassis Harness, Sterling
14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
16TL3 Pocket iQ? ABS Product Family Kit is Available at PDC
Tires & Wheels
3 bulletins14TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
ICI14-013-DLR FL655 - Revised Interim Bulletin
14TL7 DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
Software & Calibration
2 bulletinsWarranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown.
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The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
1207-15 Updated procedures with adding EPA10 to the GHG14 title
Transmission
2 bulletins15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
1105-14 Flywheel, Ring Gear and Flywheel Housing
Hybrid & EV
1 bulletin15TS5Rev GHG14 DD Platform DEF Pump Leaks and Code 4374 FMI 0 Under Pressurized DEF System
Infotainment
1 bulletinsp54009 Sales Data Code to Radio Quick Reference
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletin506-15 Air Compressor Coolant Lines