Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks of north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 sterling bullet 4500 and 5500 chassis cab vehicles manufactured october 15, 2007, through november 10, 2008. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity, high temperatures, and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Sterling will notify the owners and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on july 22, 2016. the remedy is now available. notification was mailed to owners on may 12, 2017. owners may contact sterling customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-714.
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FAQ: Recall 16V418000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V418000?
NHTSA recall 16V418000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on June 9, 2016. It addresses: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 2,601 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V418000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-714. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.