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