Recall 16V418000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Defect in 2008-2009 STERLING BULLET 5500
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,601 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V418000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,601 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for STERLING
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V370000 | 2005 STERLING ACTERRA | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 741 | |
| 20V214000 | 2007 STERLING AT9500 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 63,175 | |
| 16V880000 | 2008 STERLING BULLET | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 235 | |
| 15V361000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2,601 | |
| 13V605000 | 2009 STERLING BULLET | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2,564 | |
| 15V343000 | 2008 STERLING LT8500 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3,200 | |
| 14V080000 | 2008 STERLING LT8500 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3,258 | |
| 12V576000 | 2007 STERLING 360 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1,601 | |
| 12V405000 | 2012 STERLING 9500 | EQUIPMENT | 1,663 | |
| 12V074000 | 2011 STERLING 9500 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 103,437 |