6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #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 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2024-01-11
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4900 and western star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dtna will inspect and replace the inversion valves, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 27, 2024. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl992.
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.