NHTSA Recall 22V722000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Freightliner 114SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V722000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL955 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 28, 2022 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V722000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2023 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2022, 2023 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2023 |
| Western Star 49X | 2023 |
| Western Star 6900 | 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.