NHTSA Campaign 22V722000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Sep 28, 2022 · 36 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.

Consequence

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL955.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2023 36
WESTERN STAR 4700 2022 36
WESTERN STAR 4700 2023 36
WESTERN STAR 4900 2023 36
WESTERN STAR 49X 2023 36
WESTERN STAR 6900 2023 36

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V722000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.