2009 Sterling Bullet 5500 | 2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 | 2008 Sterling Bullet 4500 | 2008 Sterling Bullet 5500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published June 9, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 9, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V418000, published June 9, 2016. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2009 Sterling Bullet 5500 | 2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 | 2008 Sterling Bullet 4500 | 2008 Sterling Bullet 5500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STERLING
- Model
- BULLET 5500
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Lot
- 2009 STERLING BULLET 5500 | 2009 STERLING BULLET 4500 | 2008 STERLING BULLET 4500 | 2008 STERLING BULLET 5500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Sterling Bullet 5500 | 2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 | 2008 Sterling Bullet 4500 | 2008 Sterling Bullet 5500 — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V418000 on June 9, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STERLING. Model: BULLET 5500.