The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V880000·Announced 2016-12-07

Daimler Recalls 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles because a short circuit in the alternator may increase the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to a short circuit in the alternator. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between November 1, 2007, and November 7, 2008. The recall involves 235 vehicles.

The affected vehicles are equipped with a 220 amp alternator that may develop a short circuit. If this occurs, there is an increased risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-729.

The recalled product

Product
STERLING BULLET
Brand
STERLING
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
235

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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