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Vehicle recall 15V361000 · June 10, 2015

2008-2009 Sterling Bullet

The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured October 15, 2007, to November 10, 2008. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-684.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
15V361000
Reported to NHTSA
June 10, 2015
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer campaign
FL-684
Owner notification
October 6, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected
2,601
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Recall 15V361000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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