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2008-2009 Sterling Bullet recall: inflator module

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on June 10, 2015. It covers about 2,601 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,601
reported
Jun 10, 2015
owners notified
Oct 6, 2015
related complaints
1

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 15V361000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about airbags problems.

Questions about recall 15V361000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet inflator module?

Yes. Recall 15V361000, reported on June 10, 2015, covers about 2,601 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V361000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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