Sterling Recall 13V605000: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA recall 13V605000 · announced November 29, 2013 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America · 2,564 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2008 Sterling Bullet
• 2009 Sterling Bullet

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.