2022 Western Star 4700 | 2023 Western Star 4900 | 2023 Western Star 49x | 2023 Western Star 4700 | 2023 Freightliner 114sd | 2023 Western Star 6900 — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Published September 29, 2022 · Recall initiated: September 28, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V722000, published September 29, 2022 and initiated September 28, 2022. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2022 Western Star 4700 | 2023 Western Star 4900 | 2023 Western Star 49x | 2023 Western Star 4700 | 2023 Freightliner 114sd | 2023 Western Star 6900 — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 4700
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2023 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2023 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2023 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Western Star 4700 | 2023 Western Star 4900 | 2023 Western Star 49x | 2023 Western Star 4700 | 2023 Freightliner 114sd | 2023 Western Star 6900 — Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V722000 on September 29, 2022. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 4700.