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2008 Sterling L-Line TSBs

149 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories

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62 bulletins
10192963

Rocker Switch Quick Reference.

10158024

Technical Publications Ordering

10156372

Technical Publications Ordering

10155254

Technical Publications Ordering

10151471

sp00004 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels

10142317

0104-15 SPN 3464/ FMI 16, 18 (MCM) (GHG14)

10141819

ssbh9801 Estndares de acabado de pintura

10141818

ssbh5419 Cambio en el cableado

10141817

ssbh3306 Ejes delanteros Sterling

10141811

ssb0917 Modificacin retroactiva de tubera del lado de aire fro del postenfriador

10141810

sp54030 Ametek Gauge Replacement

10141807

sp54023 ICU4 Reference Guide

10141806

sp54022 ICU4 Black Bezel and Chrome Bezel Gauges

10141805

sp54021 PTO Dash Control Switch

10141803

sp54018 CB Mounting Plate and Strap

10141802

sp54017 Sterling Multiplex Gauges

10141794

sp54008 2-Inch Gauge Quick Reference (Silver Star)

10141793

sp54007 Customer Access Connectors

10141788

sp54002 Power Distribution Box, Chassis

10130409

15TS16Rev1 EPA10 Reman MCM Improvement for Fault Codes SPN 651 to 656

10129708

12-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater

10129705

15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology

10129697

15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC

10129696

15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink 8.02

10129673

507-15 SPN 1590( CPC)(GHG14) and SPN 1590 (CPC)(EPA07;EPA10)

10129646

15-009_Detroit_New_SDTs

10129645

15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro FXP 95

10129627

15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center

10129621

15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times

10128808

715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los

10128789

14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File

10128788

14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs

10128784

14-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes

10128783

14-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD

10128749

16TL4 DOC Face Cleaning Tool P N W470589239100

10128742

16TS5 Release of the DD Platform Bearing Failure Guide

10128737

0307-16 SPN 723 (MCM) March

10128736

0301-16 SPN 625 (CPC) (EPA07) and SPN 625 (CPC) (EPA10 GHG14)

10128735

Contaminated Fluids

10128734

Hydrocarbon Doser Coolant Lines

10128730

16-009R_OWL Enhancements

10128729

New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time

10128717

17TL27 Injector Cup Tool DSN930E17001

10128716

17TL26 Injector Heat Sleeve Removal Tool DSN930E17002

10127075

12-027-DLR Detroit and Alliance like Batteries are now interchangeable

10126808

12-039-DLR OWL Pre-approval's Time Frame Increases to 60 Days

10126806

15-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs

10126768

0229-14 Symptom Based Diagnostics - Oil Separator

10126765

0233-14 SPN 51 FMI 2 - All Years

10126763

0224-14 SPN 1590 FMI 9 - CPC- All Years February 2014

10124172

14-017R Revised: Detroit Addition of Admin Time

10124171

14-029 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times

10124147

14-038_New_SRTs Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times.

10124146

14-039_additional_SDTs New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times

10124143

14TL8 TorcUP? Non-Impacting Torque Tool.

10124140

14TS28 DD Platform Belt Drive System - Belt Part Numbers and diagnostics

10124132

14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN

10124130

14CSA21 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center ?

10124125

14-039 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times

10124124

14-038 Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times

10124117

sb2080 Australian CST M1400 Isolated Radiator Retrofit

10038247

DAIMLER TRUCKS: THERE ARE NEW CGI BELLOWS, BECAUSE THE CURRENT ONES ARE PRONE TO FAILURE.

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Engine

26 bulletins
10142324

15TS4 EPA07 DD15 Piston Kits

10142323

15TS2 EPA07 and EPA10 DD Platform Engines With Low Oil Pressure Codes

10142322

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

10130411

15TL24 OTC 1750 Revolver Engine Stand

10130408

15TS4_Rev2_ EPA07 DD15 Piston Kits

10130405

1210-14 Cylinder Head

10130403

1201-15 Crankshaft and Bearings

10129704

15TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter

10129644

15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket

10128812

14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100

10128807

714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression

10128806

712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature

10128745

16TS8 DD13 Cylinder Head and Cylinder Head Gasket Change

10128732

16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time

10126807

12-038-DLR - No Problem Found - Policy Claims - During Basic Vehicle Chassis or Base Engine Coverage

10126770

0228-14 Engine Oil Leaks - Oil Dye Method

10124145

14-040_Additional_CLOs Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform

10124129

14CSA20 EGR Valve Actuator Kit P/N E23539699

10124126

14-040 Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform

10119499

35-7 - Breather Oil Leak on Sterling Tandem Rear Axles

10083164

0909-16 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION

10056797

STERLING: AN OIL LEAK FROM EXTERNAL BREATHER ON FORWARD REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER AND INSTALLATION FOR A LEAK REMEDY...

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WITH THE ADDITIONAL INTERNAL BREATHER IS AVAILABLE. MODEL L-LINE, A-LINE, ACTERRA. *PE

10039645

DAIMLER TRUCKS: CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE TURBOCHARGER OUTLET PIPE.

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THE REPAIR PROCEDURE IS NOTED. *RM

10033173

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

10030853

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

10028710

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

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

12 bulletins
10156360

Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued

10141798

sp54012 ICU3 Service Clusters

10129659

15-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder

10128787

14-026-DLR SelecTruck Warranty Enhancements

10128728

Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change

10126814

12CSA30 Power Service Literature Comments

10126797

_Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon

10124149

14WO-9_Warranty_Access Detroit New User Warranty Access Request

10124144

14TL9 Special Tool Warranty Program.

10037075

DAIMLER TRUCKS: THE 294 BOLT IS DEEMED SERVICEABLE AND THERE IS A PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING IT.

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10030459

STERLING: SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBERS ARE AN IMPROVED,MORE DURABLE SERVICE REPLACEMENT FOR FIVE-PIECE WELDED...

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CROSSMEMBERS, OR BOLTED FIVE -PIECE SERVICE CROSSMEMBERS, TO BE USED WITH STEEL FRAME RAILS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

10029564

STERLING TRUCK: CHARGE AIR COOLER TUBE AND CONVOLUTED HOSE REPLACEMENT.

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HOSES MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) INLET AND OUTLET AIR PIPING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

Fuel System

12 bulletins
10130399

18SP730 ? EPA07 10 Three-Filter Fuel System DD13 High Pressure Fuel Feed Lines, Mounting Bracket and P-clips Service...

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Kit

10130398

18SP729 ? EPA07 10 Three-Filter Fuel

10129706

15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps

10129671

509-15 Symptom Diagnostics - Hard Start/No Start - Three-Filter Fuel

10129661

15-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs

10128811

14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines

10128746

16TS9 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines

10128744

16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number

10128718

17TL28 Fuel Injector Removal Tool DSN930E17004

10126769

0219-14 Metal in Fuel

10126767

0202-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Hard Start No Start - Two-Filter Fuel System

10126766

0215-14 Check for Rough Running or Stalling - Three-Filter Fuel System

Electrical

9 bulletins
10141809

sp54027 Harness Ordering for EPA07 Vehicles, and Later

10141808

sp54026 EPA07 Harness Parts Identification

10129660

15-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester

10128750

16TL5 DD Platform Aftertreatment Soot Sensor Socket DSN0ATZ16001

10128747

16_TL-2 DD Platform Aftertreatment NOx Sensor Socket W470589060900

10124141

14TS30 Aftertreatment Harness Diagnostics

10124131

14CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams

10043146

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

10039617

FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS TO REPLACE THE MEGA FUSE JUNCTION BLOCK WITH A SERVICE VERSION OF THE POWER NET DISTRIBUTION BOX.

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Suspension

5 bulletins
10142283

33-11 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs

10142282

35-12 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs

10039615

FREIGHTLINER: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO LUBRICATE THE WHEEL BEARINGS.

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*RM UPDATED ON 4/27/2012. *JS

10031704

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

10030467

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

Lighting

5 bulletins
10141804

sp54020 Strobe and Beacon Lights

10141799

sp54013 Adding Daytime Running Lights

10128785

14-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2

10124123

14-036-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q3

10025545

CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE WHEN THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED.

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AFFECTS CERTAIN STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE AND ACTERRA VEHICLES BUILT AFTER FEBRUARY 23, 2001. *PE

Body & Paint

5 bulletins
10141787

sp54001 Power Distribution Box, Instrument Panel

10126809

12-040-DLR Roof Fairing Removal Program

10041426

STERLING: AFTERMARKET HOOD WITH PIVOT BRACKET MOUNTING MODIFICATION CHANGES.

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*PE

10039614

FREIGHTLINER LLC: INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE, INSPECT AND/OR RESEAL THE LOWER PINION OF THE REAR AXLES.

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*RM

10029207

FREIGHTLINER: SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH CLAMPS USED TO CONNECT THE CLEAN GAS INDUCTION (CGI) PLUMBING THAT...

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MAY NOT PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SEAL, ALLOWING UNFILTER AIR INTO THE SYSTEM. THE CLAMPS WILL BE REPLACED. *PE

Brakes

3 bulletins
10141797

sp54011 ABS Chassis Harness, Sterling

10128813

14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC

10128748

16TL3 Pocket iQ? ABS Product Family Kit is Available at PDC

Tires & Wheels

3 bulletins
10129707

14TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100

10128781

ICI14-013-DLR FL655 - Revised Interim Bulletin

10124142

14TL7 DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100

Software & Calibration

2 bulletins
10190549

Warranty 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.

10130407

1207-15 Updated procedures with adding EPA10 to the GHG14 title

Steering

2 bulletins
10043170

DAIMLER TRUCK (FREIGHTLINER): ON RIGHT HAND STEERING ASSIST RAM, WHEN SUSPENSION IS EXTENDED, FULLY, IT MAY CONTACT...

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FRONT SPRING HANGER CASTING, WHICH MAY FRACTURE RAM BALL STUD. WILL REPLACE RIGHT HAND FRONT SPRING HANGER. *PE

10039616

FREIGHTLINER: PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WITH A NEW PART.

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*RM

Hybrid & EV

1 bulletin
10142325

15TS5Rev GHG14 DD Platform DEF Pump Leaks and Code 4374 FMI 0 Under Pressurized DEF System

Infotainment

1 bulletin
10141795

sp54009 Sales Data Code to Radio Quick Reference

Transmission

1 bulletin
10129622

15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos