Vehicle recall 11V193000 · March 23, 2011
2008-2009 Sterling Bullet
The left outer tie rod end may fracture due to a misalignment condition.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fractured tie rod end could cause a loss of directional steering stability increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V193000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 2011
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-588
- Owner notification
- March 26, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,564
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sterling Bullet (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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