- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Sterling Bullet Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Sterling Bullet with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in December 2016 for the alternator / generator / regulator. For comparison, the 2009 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Sterling Bullet problems
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2008 Sterling Bullet recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet trucks manufactured October 15, 2007, through November 10, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the left outer tie rod ball stud may fracture.
- The risk
- A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod assembly with a redesigned assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2015. Customers may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-655.
- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 sterling bullet vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007, through november 10, 2008. The left outer tie rod end may fracture due to a misalignment condition. Under certain driving conditions, the misalignment may lead to a weakening and eventual fracture of the left outer tie rod ball stud.
- The risk
- A fractured tie rod end could cause a loss of directional steering stability increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Daimler trucks will notify owners with a two part letter regarding this recall campaign and to inform owners that the left outer tie rod end will be replaced when replacement parts are available. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling 46 my 2008 sterling bullet trucks equipped with dash silencer pad that could sag and come in contact with an exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler in the engine compartment.
- The risk
- THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
- The fix
- Dealers will add a bracket to support the engine compartment silencer pad adjacent to the egr cooler. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
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1 complaints about the 2008 Sterling Bullet
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 sterling bullet. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v418000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered a call back to notify of when the parts became available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Sterling Bullet: every year compared
All Bullet years2008 Sterling Bullet vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sterling Bullet | 1 | 5 | - | |
| 2008 Sterling Bullet 5500 | 5 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2008 Sterling Acterra | 1 | 13 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Sterling A-Line | 1 | 11 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2008 Sterling Bullet
Does the 2008 Sterling Bullet have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2008 Sterling Bullet: alternator / generator / regulator (December 2016); inflator module (June 2015); tie rod assembly (November 2013); tie rod assembly (March 2011) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Sterling Bullet?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Sterling Bullet had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 16, 2017 and the latest on May 16, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2008 Sterling Bullet has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data