Recall 21V369000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2021-2022 WESTERN STAR 5700
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,482 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 21V369000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,482 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2021 WESTERN STAR 5700, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2021 FCCC XB CHASSIS, 2021 FCCC S2, 2021 FCCC MT CHASSIS, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2021 FCCC S2RV, 2021 FCCC XC CHASSIS, 2021 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2022 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2022 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2022 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2022 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2022 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2022 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2022 FCCC XB CHASSIS, 2022 FCCC XC CHASSIS, 2022 FCCC MT CHASSIS, 2022 FCCC S2, 2022 WESTERN STAR 5700, 2022 FCCC S2RV, 2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Safety Consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Related Recalls for WESTERN STAR
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V760000 | 2022 WESTERN STAR 48X | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 | |
| 25V601000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2026 WESTERN STAR 49X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 343 | |
| 25V295000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 | |
| 25V326000 | 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 22,271 | |
| 25V187000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 24V668000 | 2020 WESTERN STAR 49X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 16,890 | |
| 24V571000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 3,799 | |
| 24V509000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 61 |