Recall 13V605000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 13V605000. Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 2,564 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
2,564
Affected Vehicles
2
Makes
1
Model Years
2
Campaign #
13V605000
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report Date
Nov 29, 2013
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
2,564
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Model Years
2008, 2009
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
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.
Key Dates
Report Date
Nov 29, 2013
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| STERLING | BULLET | 2008 | Check VINs |
| STERLING | BULLET | 2009 | Check VINs |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 13V605000
Referencing Complaints
nhtsa-odi-complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872209 | Feb 9, 2023 | 2008 STERLING BULLET 5500 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Sterling Bullet 5500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V605000 (S… |
| 1872210 | Feb 9, 2023 | 2008 STERLING BULLET 5500 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2008 Sterling Bullet 5500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V605000 (S… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
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