Recall 10V472 covers 58 2007-2010 Acterra, S2, MT45, and Business Class M2 vehicles for engine software shutdown or fire risk. Detroit Diesel repair is free.
Sterling is recalling 58 2007-2010 Acterra, S2, MT45, and Business Class M2 vehicles with EPA 2007 MBE 900 Detroit Diesel engines because engine software can respond incorrectly to aftertreatment device fault codes. The error can shut the vehicle down unexpectedly, which increases crash risk, or leave an overheated aftertreatment device running, which increases fire risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The engine software on affected 2007-2010 Sterling Acterra, S2, MT45, and Business Class M2 vehicles controls how the EPA 2007 MBE 900 Detroit Diesel engine reacts to certain exhaust aftertreatment fault codes. That aftertreatment device manages exhaust conditions, including heat. The software is supposed to read a fault code and choose the correct engine-protection response.
On these vehicles, the software does not react properly to certain aftertreatment device fault codes. It can shut the vehicle down when a shutdown is not needed. It can also fail to shut the vehicle down when the aftertreatment device reports an over-temperature fault. The filing points to the software response, not a separate broken engine part.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the issue is the way software handles fault codes, the driver does not get a clear mechanical symptom before the wrong response happens.
Who's affected?
Covers four truck lines across the 2007-2010 model years, all tied to the engine and engine cooling system.
| 2007 Sterling Acterra | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2010 Fccc S2 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Freightliner MT45 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Freightliner MT45 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Sterling Acterra | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Freightliner MT45 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Sterling Acterra | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Sterling Acterra | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Fccc S2 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Fccc S2 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Fccc S2 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Freightliner MT45 | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 58 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase crash risk by interrupting normal vehicle operation. Overheating in the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown can create a fire risk. Drive cautiously and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Sterling dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2010 Sterling Acterra, S2, MT45, or Business Class M2 is included in this recall.
- Use the Sterling owner notice before scheduling service; owner letters were mailed on December 30, 2010.
- Contact Sterling customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for repair direction and reference recall number 10V472 when you call.
- Schedule the free Detroit Diesel engine-software repair that fixes shutdown errors tied to aftertreatment device fault codes.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop operating the vehicle if it shuts down unexpectedly or shows signs of aftertreatment overheating.
What happens at the repair
The known repair path is through Detroit Diesel, with the recall work performed free of charge. Because the source does not describe the exact service operation, the dealer should confirm whether the EPA 2007 MBE 900 Detroit Diesel engine software needs inspection, reprogramming, or another campaign-specific repair. The final dealer repair will be free once available. Owner notification for this campaign began on December 30, 2010, and Daimler Trucks listed Detroit Diesel as the repair provider.
Timeline
| October 8, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 30, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V472?
Recall 10V472 covers 58 2007-2010 Sterling Acterra, S2, MT45, and Business Class M2 vehicles with EPA 2007 MBE 900 Detroit Diesel engines. Engine software can respond incorrectly to aftertreatment device fault codes. Detroit Diesel will perform the repair free of charge.
What should I do if my 2007-2010 Sterling Acterra, S2, MT45, or Business Class M2 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V472. If it is, contact a Sterling service location or Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall 10V472. Detroit Diesel performs the software repair free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says Detroit Diesel performs this repair free of charge. The repair addresses engine software tied to aftertreatment device fault-code handling.
What is the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 10V472 states that an unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase crash risk, and aftertreatment device overheating without engine shutdown can result in a fire. The free repair updates the engine software so the vehicle responds correctly to those fault conditions.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V472000 |
|---|---|
| Sterling customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V472 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V472000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →