Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 16V-880 · 2008–2009 Sterling Bullet
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 16V-880 covers 235 2008–2009 Sterling Bullet for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 35% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V880000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
35%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 2007 to November 7, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.