NHTSA Recall 15V361000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V361000; Date: Jun. 10, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Sterling Bullet; 2009 Sterling Bullet
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 2,596
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 6, 2015
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