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STERLING 2008: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Reported: November 29, 2013 Initiated: November 29, 2013 #13V605000

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Hazard

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
STERLING
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by STERLING.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on November 29, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 13V605000.