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2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and Sterling Bullet 5500 recall: inflator module

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on June 9, 2016. It covers about 2,601 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,601
reported
Jun 9, 2016
owners notified
May 12, 2017
related complaints
6

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
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.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V418000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about airbags problems.

2008 Sterling Bullet 45002009 Sterling Bullet 45002008 Sterling Bullet 55002009 Sterling Bullet 5500

Questions about recall 16V418000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and Sterling Bullet 5500 inflator module?

Yes. Recall 16V418000, reported on June 9, 2016, covers about 2,601 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V418000?

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.

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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