BENSON BULLET 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| Make : BENSON | Model : BULLET | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2007-11-01 - 2008-11-07 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V880000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-02-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-12-07 | Date Added to Database: 2016-12-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-729 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 235 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
If the alternator develops a short circuit, there is an increased risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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