CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 chassis cab trucks built between October 15, 2007, and November 10, 2008, have passenger-side frontal airbag inflators that may rupture. The inflator propellant can degrade over time after long-term exposure to humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature changes, which can cause the inflator to break apart.
If an inflator ruptures, metal fragments can strike occupants and may cause serious injury or death. Owners should check whether their vehicle is included in this recall and avoid delaying the repair.
The replacement of the passenger frontal airbag inflator is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can contact Sterling customer service at 1-800-547-0712, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Sterling Bullet 4500 | 20082009 |
|---|---|
| Sterling Bullet 5500 | 20082009 |