BENSON BULLET 2008: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| Make : BENSON | Model : BULLET | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 2007-10-15 - 2008-11-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V605000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-07-24 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-11-29 | Date Added to Database: 2013-12-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-655 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2564 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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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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