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Recall 13V-605

Daimler Trucks North America recalled the 2008 to 2009 Sterling Bullet: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
13V-605
Reported
November 29, 2013
Vehicles affected
2,564 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The 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-[removed]. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-655.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles