Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 13V-605 · 2008–2009 Sterling Bullet
Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V-605 covers 2,564 2008–2009 Sterling Bullet for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 35% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V605000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
35%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 15, 2007 to November 10, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.