2022–2023 Freightliner 114SD, Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900 +more: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 22V722000 · 36 units potentially affected · filed Sep 28, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V722000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL955
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 36
- Report received
- Sep 28, 2022
- Owner letters
- Mar 15, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner 114SD 2023
- Western Star 4700 2022, 2023
- Western Star 4900 2023
- Western Star 49X 2023
- Western Star 6900 2023