WESTERN STAR 6900 2023: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V722000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 6900 | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-03-15 | 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL955
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
