2023 WESTERN STAR 6900 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 |
2023 WESTERN STAR 6900 |
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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. |
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