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NHTSARecalled Nov 29, 2013 · #13V605000

Left Outer Tie Rod may Fracture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
  • Left Outer Tie Rod may Fracture
  • 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2009 Sterling
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice