Sterling recall: Steering
What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 sterling bullet vehicles manufactured from october 15, 2007, through november 10, 2008. The left outer tie rod end may fracture due to a misalignment condition. Under certain driving conditions, the misalignment may lead to a weakening and eventual fracture of the left outer tie rod ball stud.
What could happen
A fractured tie rod end could cause a loss of directional steering stability increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Daimler trucks will notify owners with a two part letter regarding this recall campaign and to inform owners that the left outer tie rod end will be replaced when replacement parts are available. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
- Sterling Bullet 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V193000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 23, 2011
- Owners notified
- Mar 26, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,564
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 15, 2007 to Nov 10, 2008
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-588
Notes
Daimler safety recal no. Fl-588.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Sterling recall: Electrical system Dec 7, 2016
- Sterling recall: Air bags Jun 10, 2015
- Sterling recall: Steering Nov 29, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.