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2023 WESTERN STAR 6900 Recall - Campaign #22V722000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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
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
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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