Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western
— Recall Campaign #22V722000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 36 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V722000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 28, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V722000 |
| Units affected: | 36 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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. 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.
- 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.