NHTSA Recall 13V605000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V605000; Date: Nov. 29, 2013
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Sterling Bullet; 2009 Sterling Bullet
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 2,564
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 24, 2015
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