RECALL
Problem:
Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Recall type:
Vehicle
Category:
Affected cars:
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.
Consequences:
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Actions:
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.
Report date:
Record ID
FL955
Publish Date
Modified Date