NHTSA Recall 13V605000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,564 vehicles. It affects 2008–2009 Sterling Bullet.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V605000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-655 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 29, 2013 |
| Owner notification | July 24, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V605000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.