Daimler Trucks North America – Left Outer Tie Rod may Fracture

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.

Report Received Date 11/29/2013
NHTSA ID 13V605000
Consequence Summary A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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 Code FL-655
Potentially Affected 2564
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V605000)