Recall 13V605000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20131129
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.