Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks Of North America (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 And 5500 Chassis Cab Vehicles Manufactured October 15, 2007, Through November 10, 2008. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Certain Air Bag Inflators Assembled As Part Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Modules, And Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment. These Inflators May Rupture Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Absolute Humidity, High Temperatures, And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
BULLET 5500
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
16V418000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Rupture May Result In Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Sterling Will Notify The Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator, Free Of Charge. An Interim Letter Was Mailed To Owners On July 22, 2016. The Remedy Is Now Available. Notification Was Mailed To Owners On May 12, 2017. Owners May Contact Sterling Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-714.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20071015
End Of Manufacture
20081110
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2601
Date Owners Notified
20170512
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20160609
Make Campaign Number
FL-714