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Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall/Fire · December 7, 2016

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.

Risk

If the alternator develops a short circuit, there is an increased risk of a fire.

What owners should do

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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