Sterling recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles manufactured November 1, 2007, to November 7, 2008. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may develop a short circuit.
What could happen
If the alternator develops a short circuit, there is an increased risk of a fire.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-729.
Vehicles covered
- Sterling Bullet 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V880000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 7, 2016
- Owners notified
- Feb 1, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 235
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2007 to Nov 7, 2008
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-729
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Sterling recall: Air bags Jun 10, 2015
- Sterling recall: Steering Nov 29, 2013
- Sterling recall: Steering Mar 23, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.