Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 22V-722 · Freightliner and Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 22V-722 covers 36 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V722000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.