Left outer tie rod may fracture
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Daimler Trucks North America, Llc or involving Steering.
FAQ: Recall 13V605000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V605000?
NHTSA recall 13V605000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on November 29, 2013. It addresses: Left outer tie rod may fracture. The recall affects approximately 2,564 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V605000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-655. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.