WESTERN STAR 4900 2022: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V369000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-05-19 | 2021-05-20 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-888
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8482
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
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.
