Recall 22V722000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20220928
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2023 | FREIGHTLINER | 114SD |
| 2023 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2023 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 |
| 2023 | WESTERN STAR | 49X |
| 2023 | WESTERN STAR | 6900 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.