Rcrit 16V418 9858 PDF
Rcrit 16V418 9858 PDF
Rcrit 16V418 9858 PDF
General Information
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists
on the vehicles mentioned above.
There are approximately 3,300 vehicles involved in this campaign.
The passenger airbag inflator housing may rupture, due to excessive internal pressure, during normal airbag
deployment events. (This condition is more likely to occur if a vehicle has been exposed to high levels of
absolute humidity for extended periods.) An inflator rupture, during airbag deployment event, could result in
metal fragments striking vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Affected airbag inflators will be replaced.
Dealer Benefits
It is essential that all Takata airbag inflators be replaced without delay. To support
timely performance of both recalls -- FL684 and FL714 -- benefits for dealers are
being added. Starting with claims submitted June 1, 2017, the time paid will be
double the usual total labor time, travel to perform the recall at a customer’s location
will be covered up to $550 without requiring a pre-approval, and sublets to third party
repair locations will also receive the additional generic time and not need advance
approval (still submit as an OWL recall pre-approval request after the fact).
Additional Repairs
Dealers must complete all outstanding Recall and Field Service campaigns prior to the sale or delivery of a
vehicle. A Dealer will be liable for any progressive damage that results from its failure to complete campaigns
before sale or delivery of a vehicle.
Owners may be liable for any progressive damage that results from failure to complete campaigns within a
reasonable time after receiving notification.
Work Instructions
Please refer to the attached work instructions. Prior to performing the campaign, check the vehicle for a
completion sticker (Form WAR260).
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are now available and can be obtained by ordering the kit or part number(s) listed below
from your facing Parts Distribution Center.
If our records show your dealership has ordered any vehicles involved in campaign number FL714, a list of the
customers and vehicle identification numbers will be available in OWL. Please refer to this list when ordering
parts for this recall.
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Labor Allowance
Table 2 - Labor Allowance
Campaign Time Allowed
Procedure SRT Code Corrective Action
Number (hours)
Replace passenger side airbag inflator and
prepare return shipment of the removed 0.8 996-1020A 12 - Repair Recall/Campaign
FL714A inflator
Additional time 1.1 Generic Time N/A
Table 2
IMPORTANT: When the Recall has been completed, locate the base completion label in the appropriate loca-
tion on the vehicle, and attach the red completion sticker provided in the recall kit (Form WAR260). If the ve-
hicle does not have a base completion label, clean a spot on the appropriate location of the vehicle and first
attach the base completion label (Form WAR259). If a recall kit is not required or there is no completion sticker
in the kit, write the recall number on a blank sticker and attach it to the base completion label.
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Work Instructions
Subject: Takata Passenger Side Airbags
Models Affected: Specific model year 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet
vehicles built with Takata (frontal) passenger side airbags
manufactured October 15, 2007, through November 10, 2008.
IMPORTANT: Take care when unpacking the replacement airbag inflator. The box will be used to return the re-
moved inflator. Performance of this recall includes preparation for shipment of the removed inflator to Takata
Corporation. See the end of these Work Instructions.
DANGER
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) using the procedure below. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take
the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
At no time should any source of electricity be permitted near the inflator on the back of a non-deployed
airbag. When carrying a non-deployed airbag, the trim cover or airbag cushion side of the unit should
be pointed away from the body to minimize injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
3. Disable the SRS, as follows:
3.1 Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3.2 Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
4. Remove the dash top cover, as follows:
4.1 Using a trim stick, pry the rearward side of the cover up to disengage the eight retainer clips. See
Fig. 1.
4.2 Pull the cover rearward to release the five retainer clips that secure the forward side of the cover to
the top of the dash. Remove the cover.
5. Remove the glove box, as follows:
5.1 Open the glove box.
5.2 Push in the sides of the glove box to release the stops and lower the glove box past the stops. See
Fig. 2.
5.3 Disengage the globe box hinges from the dash. Remove the glove box.
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1. Forward Retainer Clips 1. Stop
2. Dash Top Cover
3. Rear Retainer Clips Fig. 2, Removing the Glove Box
6. Reach up into the dash between the upper glove box opening reinforcement and the cross car beam and
disconnect the dash wire harness from the airbag inflator pigtail wire connector. The connector is located on
the right-hand side of the airbag support bracket. See Fig. 3. To disconnect the connector, slide the red
Connector Position Assurance (CPA) lock on top of the connector toward the side of the connector, then
depress the latch tab and pull the two halves of the connector apart.
7. Remove the two screws that secure the airbag lower bracket to the support bracket.
8. Using a small screwdriver, carefully pry the leading edge of the push-in retainer plate from the airbag infla-
tor pigtail wire connector enough to clear the engagement tab. then slide the connector and retainer plate
apart. See Fig. 4.
9. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, pry the forward edge, then the outboard edge of
the airbag cover panel from dash far enough to disengage the panel from the dash. See Fig. 5. Remove
the airbag and the airbag cover panel as a unit. See Fig. 6.
10. Detach the inflator wiring from the three clips on the side of the airbag housing. See Fig. 7.
11. Remove and discard the four flange nuts that secure the inflator retaining clip and the inflator to the airbag
housing. See Fig. 8.
12. Using pliers, remove the yellow wire squib connector from the end of the inflator.
13. Slide the inflator from the airbag housing.
14. Slide the new inflator into the airbag housing, making sure that the stop tab on the end of the housing
mates with the notch on the end of the inflator.
15. Position the inflator retaining clip in place, then attach the clip and the inflator to the airbag housing, using
the four new flange nuts supplied in the kit. See Fig. 9. Tighten the flange nuts 53 lbf·in (600 N·cm).
16. Peel the protective covering off the squib receptacle on the end of the airbag inflator. Press the squib con-
nector into the receptacle. See Fig. 8.
17. Attach the wiring to the three clips on the side of the airbag housing. See Fig. 7.
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18. Carefully position the airbag and airbag cover panel into place in the dash. Make sure the hook feature is
engaged in the airbag support bracket and the anti-rotation tabs on either side of the hook are engaged in
the two holes in the airbag lower bracket. See Fig. 3.
19. Install the two screws that attach the airbag to the airbag support bracket. Tighten the screws 55 lbf·in (600
N·cm).
20. Slide the airbag inflator pigtail wire connector onto the push-in retainer plate far enough to snap it into place
over the engagement tab.
21. Connect the dash wire harness to the airbag inflator pigtail wire connector. Make sure the latch on the con-
nector and the CPA lock are fully engaged.
22. Engage the interlocking tabs on the airbag cover panel with the slots in the dash, then using hand pressure
over each snap feature, push the panel down until it snaps into place.
23. Install the glove box, as follows:
23.1 Engage the glove box hinges with the dash.
23.2 Push in the sides of the glove box and raise it past the stops. See Fig. 2.
23.3 Close the glove box.
24. Install the dash top cover, as follows:
24.1 Position the cover in place and engage the five retainer clips that secure the front of the cover to the
top of the dash. See Fig. 1.
24.2 Engage the eight retainer clips that secure the rear of the cover to the top of the dash. Push down at
each retainer clip location to snap the cover in place.
25. Perform the "Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Verification Test," using the procedure below.
NOTE: The StarMOBILE Diagnostic Scan Tool or an OBD2 diagnostic scan tool that is compatible with 2007-
2009 Sterling Bullets and/or 2007-2009 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 series trucks and is capable of reading and
clearing SRS diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be used. This procedure must be performed with the latest
software version.
1. With the negative battery cable disconnected and isolated, connect the StarMOBILE / OBD2 scan tool to
the vehicle data link connector, located under the steering column.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, exit the vehicle, and close the doors.
3. Check to make sure that nobody is in the vehicle, then connect the negative battery cable(s).
4. Turn on the diagnostic scan tool and exit the "System Status" screen.
5. Select "Enter Standalone Diagnostic Mode."
6. Wait for the scan tool to connect to the vehicle, then select "All DTC’s."
7. Select "Clear All Stored."
NOTE: Any active Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may require an additional key cycle from “ON” to “OFF” to
change DTC status from “active” to “stored”.
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8. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position for about 15 seconds, and then back to the “ON” position. Ob-
serve the airbag indicator in the instrument cluster.
• The airbag indicator in the instrument cluster should illuminate for six to eight seconds, and then go
out. This indicates that the SRS is functioning normally and that the repairs are complete. Turn the
ignition to the “OFF” position and remove the StarMOBILE / OBD2 scan tool.
• If the airbag indicator fails to light or the light stays on, there is still an active SRS fault or malfunction.
Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information to diagnose the problem.
9. Clean a spot on the base label (Form WAR259), write the recall number, FL714, on a blank red completion
sticker (Form WAR260), and attach it to the base label.
10. Use the procedure in "Parts Return" below to package and return the original inflator kit.
Parts Return
Shipping/return instructions are also provided with each inflator kit. See Small Quantity Returns on page 13,
step 4, and Large Quantity Returns page 14, step 5.
Shipping documents (Fig. 10 ) needed are:
• Box Label
• supplied with each kit
• to be affixed to each box
• Over-Pack Label
• to be supplied by Stericycle
• to be affixed to the outside of each pallet
• Bill of Lading (BOL)
• to be supplied by Stericycle
• one copy to be provided to the LTL driver, and one copy to be retained in the dealer records
• ERG Document
• to be supplied by Stericycle
• to be provided by the dealer to the LTL driver for each shipment
For the 48 U.S. continental states, use the procedure below to package and return the original airbag inflator.
All International, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands dealers MUST contact the
following Takata/Menlo USA representative directly for shipping instructions:
Miguel Prigadaa — phone: 210-250-5078 or email: [email protected].
1. Package the un-deployed airbag inflator for return, using the replacement kit box.
1.1 Confirm that the box is in acceptable condition. If a new box is needed, follow the procedure in "Re-
questing a New Box / Shipping Labels" at the end of these work instructions.
1.2 Place the airbag inflator in the “cradle” of the box insert. See Fig. 11.
2. Close the box top flap, per box closure instructions located on the front panel of the box. See Fig. 12.
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B. Over-Pack Label
C. Bill of Lading (BOL)
D. ERG Document
Fig. 11, Packing the Inflator Fig. 12, Box Closure Instructions
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4. Small Quantity Returns (fewer than 10 airbag inflators)—Call or email to request FedEx shipping labels
and receive instructions for a pick up. Telephone (210) 250-5079 or email [email protected].
Have the following information available or provide it in the email:
• Serial number on the original box
• Dealership name and dealer code
• Contact name
• Address
• Phone number
5. Larger Quantity Returns (10 or more airbag inflators)—Pack airbag inflators on one or more pallets
(Fig. 15 ), depending on the number of inflators to be returned. Shrink-wrap the pallet(s) and affix the over-
pack label to one side of the pallet (not on top).
Contact Stericycle at (888) 708-5712 when 10 or more inflators have been accumulated.
Have the following information available:
• Dealership name and dealer code
• Contact name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email where shipping documentation can be received
• Quantity of inflators on each pallet
6. Give one copy of the Bill of Lading (BOL) and one copy of the ERG document to the LTL pickup driver. Re-
tain one copy of the BOL for dealership records and archive for 2 years.
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Fig. 16, Box Serial Number
Fig. 15, Preparing the Pallet
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