Recall 13V605000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2008-2009 STERLING BULLET

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RECALL This recall affects up to 2,564 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 13V605000
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America
Vehicles Affected 2,564
Component STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

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.

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