Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2016605 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA

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Summary

Product
Light Truck & Van recalled by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Issue
Vehicle - Electrical
What to do

Affected products

2008 | STERLING | BULLET, 2009 | STERLING | BULLET

Issue

On certain vehicles equipped with a 220 amp alternator, frequent load cycling at the rated amperage capacity and particularly in hot ambient conditions could cause the alternator to develop a short, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. A fire could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the alternator.

Additional information

Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Light Truck & Van
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-68505
Transport Canada ID
2016605

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