Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #22V722000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V722000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2022-2023 western star 4700 and 2023 western star 4900, 49x, 6900, and freightliner 114sd vehicles Includes 36 affected units, Tie Rod Clamps Failure, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2022-2023 western star 4700 and 2023 western star 4900, 49x, 6900, and freightliner 114sd vehicles

Defect 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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V722000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2022-09-28T00:00:00
Subject: Tie rod clamps failure
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 36

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL955
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.67

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NHTSA ID: 22V722000
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Created At: 1742808662
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