Daimler Trucks North America – Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall/Fire

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.


Report Received Date 12/07/2016
NHTSA ID 16V880000
Consequence Summary If the alternator develops a short circuit, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code FL-729
Potentially Affected 235
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V880000)