Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V361000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V361000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2008-2009 sterling bullet 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured october 15, 2007, to november 10, 2008 Includes 2,601 affected units, Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2008-2009 sterling bullet 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured october 15, 2007, to november 10, 2008

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 sterling bullet 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured october 15, 2007, to november 10, 2008. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-684.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V361000
Report Received Date: 2015-06-10T00:00:00
Subject: Driver frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 2,601

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-684
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 sterling bullet 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured october 15, 2007, to november 10, 2008. the affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-684.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 36.47

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NHTSA ID: 15V361000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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