Recall 22V722000: 2022–2023 Western Star 4700 and 4 other models
- Report received
- Sep 28, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 36vehicles
- Model years
- 2022–2023
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2023 Freightliner 114SD1 complaints
- 2022 Western Star 47000 complaints
- 2023 Western Star 47000 complaints
- 2023 Western Star 49000 complaints
- 2023 Western Star 49X0 complaints
- 2023 Western Star 69000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.