NHTSA recall 13V605000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Sterling Bullet
Reported Nov 29, 20132,564 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number FL-655Built Oct 15, 2007 – Nov 10, 2008
The defect
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 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.