WESTERN STAR 4900 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V628000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-03-07 | 2017-10-06 | 2017-10-11 |
Production Dates: 2015-05-08 - 2015-05-14
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-751
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim to owners on December 4, 2017. The recall began on March 7, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-751.
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.safercar.gov.
