2009 STERLING BULLET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 STERLING BULLET
The 2009 STERLING BULLET has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 STERLING BULLET
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2009 STERLING BULLET, potentially affecting up to 7,964 vehicles.
Recall 16V880000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 235 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles manufactured November 1, 2007, to November 7, 2008. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may develop a short circuit.
Consequence: If the alternator develops a short circuit, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-729.
View full details →Recall 15V361000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,601 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 13V605000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 2,564 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet trucks manufactured October 15, 2007, through November 10, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the left outer tie rod ball stud may fracture.
Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod assembly with a redesigned assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Customers may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-655.
View full details →Recall 11V193000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 2,564 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 STERLING BULLET VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2007, THROUGH NOVEMBER 10, 2008. THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT CONDITION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE MISALIGNMENT MAY LEAD TO A WEAKENING AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE OF THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD BALL STUD.
Consequence: A FRACTURED TIE ROD END COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STEERING STABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH A TWO PART LETTER REGARDING THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN AND TO INFORM OWNERS THAT THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END WILL BE REPLACED WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 STERLING BULLET
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 STERLING BULLET.
Safety Rating for the 2009 STERLING BULLET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 STERLING BULLET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 STERLING BULLET
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 STERLING BULLET. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ICI18-025 Takata — AIR BAGS
Takata Recalls ? Dealer Incentive Extended & Owner Incentive Added
ICI18-007 — AIR BAGS
ICI18-007 Takata Recalls - Dealer Incentive Extended
ICI18-007 Takata — AIR BAGS
ICI18-007 Takata Recalls ? Dealer Incentive Extended
FL729 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sterling Bullet Denso Alternators
FL714 — AIR BAGS
Takata Passenger Side Airbags
FL729 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FL729 Sterling Bullet Denso Alternators
ICI15-020 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FL684 Second Revised Bulletin
ICI15-018 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FL684 Revised Bulletin
ICI15-007R — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ICI15-007R Interim FL655 Ending ? Final Recall to Begin
0229-14 — ENGINE
0229-14 Symptom Based Diagnostics - Oil Separator
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 STERLING BULLET
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the STERLING BULLET
- 2008 STERLING BULLET — 1 complaint
- 2009 STERLING BULLET (current)
Other STERLING Models
- STERLING ACTERRA — 10 total complaints
- STERLING L LINE — 9 total complaints
- STERLING BULLET 5500 — 8 total complaints
- STERLING 827 — 7 total complaints
- STERLING LT — 5 total complaints
- STERLING 360 — 4 total complaints
- STERLING 825 — 4 total complaints
- STERLING STERLING — 4 total complaints