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- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
- Risk
- A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. 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.
What this recall means for you
A tie rod on these vehicles may be missing a fastener, which can allow the steering arm to come loose from the steering linkage.
If the steering arm detaches, the driver can suddenly lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. The manufacturer will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as needed. Owners who have questions can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle