Sterling Bullet
Model Bullet made by Sterling got 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and steering.
Model 2008
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
09V074000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/01/2007 to 11/05/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 46 | 04/15/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/06/2009 | 03/06/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 46 my 2008 sterling bullet trucks equipped with dash silencer pad that could sag and come in contact with an exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a bracket to support the engine compartment silencer pad adjacent to the egr cooler. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl-546.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 . | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
11V193000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 10/15/2007 to 11/10/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2564 | 03/26/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/23/2011 | 03/25/2011 | |||||||
Defect 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 Summary | A fractured tie rod end could cause a loss of directional steering stability increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners with a two part letter regarding this recall campaign and to inform owners of the upcoming remedy correction 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 . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
SB-49-13 | 03/01/2011 | 10038247 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
SB-49-13 | 03/01/2011 | 10038247 | Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the current ones are prone to failure. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
FL-588-A | 04/01/2011 | 10039655 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
FL-588-A | 04/01/2011 | 10039655 | Daimler truck service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a misalignment condition may cause the left outer tie rod may fracture. a tie rod fracture may cause the vehicle to lose stability. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
SB-31-04 | 06/01/2009 | 10030459 | Sterling: six piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved,more durable service replacement for five-piece welded crossmembers, or bolted five -piece service crossmembers, to be used with steel frame rails. no model years listed. | 10/07/2009 |