Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V880000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Daimler Trucks North America LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-12-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V880000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
235
Reported to NHTSA
2016-12-07
Owners notified
2017-02-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
STERLING Bullet2009 2008

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.