Daimler Recalls 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet Trucks Due to Air Bag Defect
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet trucks because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag inflator rupture) with a potential for serious injury to occupants, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 15, 2007, and November 10, 2008. These trucks 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.
In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture, sending metal fragments that may strike and potentially seriously injure the driver or other occupants.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- STERLING BULLET
- Brand
- STERLING
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Affected units
- 2,601
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- BULLET
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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