2008 STERLING BULLET RECALL - #15V361000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : DRIVER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 STERLING BULLET |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
10/15/2007 - 11/10/2008 |
| Recalled on |
6/10/2015 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/6/2015 |
| # Affected |
2,601 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2008 STERLING BULLET Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 STERLING BULLET Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 STERLING BULLET Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 STERLING BULLET Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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