2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 RECALL - #22V722000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
9/29/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
36 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 23, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL955. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING, CRITICAL FASTENERS
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for TIRES
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for TIRES
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SEAT BELTS, CRITICAL FASTENERS
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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