Recall
Western Star 4700 — 22V722000
NHTSA ID
22V722000
Make
Western Star
Model
4700
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2022-09-28
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
36
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL955
Summary
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.
Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.