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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V361📅 Jun 10, 2015

2008–2009 Sterling Bullet recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V361000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-684
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
2,601
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Owner phone
1-800-745-8000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 6, 2015
Built
Oct 15, 2007 – Nov 10, 2008
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V361 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V361?

2008–2009 Sterling Bullet. 2,601 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Sterling dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-745-8000.