2009 Sterling Bullet 5500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2009 Sterling Bullet 5500 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Bullet 5500?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Sterling Bullet 5500 recalls

Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments

Recall 16V418Jun 9, 20162,601 vehicles affected

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.

Most common 2009 Sterling Bullet 5500 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1

What owners report

2017-07-26, Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 STERLING BULLET 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V418000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER; THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK TO A LIVE REPRESENTATIVE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

2009 Sterling Bullet 5500 questions

Does the 2009 Sterling Bullet 5500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Sterling Bullet 5500: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Sterling Bullet 5500?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Sterling Bullet 5500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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