Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V418000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V418000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2008-2009 sterling bullet 4500 and 5500 chassis cab vehicles manufactured october 15, 2007, through november 10, 2008 Includes 2,601 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2008-2009 sterling bullet 4500 and 5500 chassis cab vehicles manufactured october 15, 2007, through november 10, 2008
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.