Recalls for your 2023 Western Star 4700

Recalls for 2023 Western Star 4700

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7 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)


Posted on: 2022-08-01
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, cascadia, 2023 freightliner fccc mc, mt45, s2c 106cab, xcm, s2rv 106cab, xcr, xcs, and 2023 western star 4700, 49x, and 47x vehicles.  The engine control module (ecm) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.

Consequence
Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Cummins will replace the ecm, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 26, 2022.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-949.

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.  

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2022-09-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 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.  

Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 23, 2022.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  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.  

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2022-09-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 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.  

Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 23, 2022.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  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.  

DEFECT #4 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2022-09-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 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.  

Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 23, 2022.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  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.  

DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2022-09-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 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.  

Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 23, 2022.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  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.  

DEFECT #6 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2022-09-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 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.  

Consequence
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 23, 2022.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  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.  

DEFECT #7 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2023-04-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 fccc mt45g, s2c 106, 2022-2023 fccc mt50e, mt55, s2rv chassis, 2023 freightliner 108 sd, 114 sd, cascadia, m2 106, m2 112 fccc xcm chassis, xcr chassis, xcs chassis, thomas built bus saf-t-liner c2, and western star 4700, 47x, 4900, 49x commercial buses.  The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.  

Consequence
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed june 2, 2023.  A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available.  Owner notification letters were mailed june 6, 2022.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl970.

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.