Daimler Trucks North America (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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Tie Rod Clamps Failure
| Report Received Date | 09/28/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V722000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | FL955 |
| Potentially Affected | 36 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V722000) |
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