NHTSA - Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall/Fire
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V880000
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 235
Summary
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.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 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.