Recalls for 2009 Sterling Bullet 5500

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Posted on: 2016-06-09
Description
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.

Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action
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 recall is expected to begin august 1, 2016.  Owners may contact sterling customer service at 1-800-745-8000.  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.