Recall 16V880000: 2008–2009 Sterling Bullet

Report received

Dec 7, 2016

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

235vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the alternator develops a short circuit, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Sterling Bullet1 complaints
• 2009 Sterling Bullet0 complaints