STERLING 2009 STERLING BULLET Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 STERLING BULLET
Brand
STERLING
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2009 STERLING BULLET vehicles due to steering:linkages:tie rod assembly issues. A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026