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2008-2009 Sterling Bullet recall: tie rod assembly

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on November 29, 2013. It covers about 2,564 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,564
reported
Nov 29, 2013
owners notified
Jul 24, 2015

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 13V605000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V605000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 13V605000, reported on November 29, 2013, covers about 2,564 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V605000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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