WESTERN STAR 4900 2021: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V946000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-02-28 | 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-09 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-914
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 4900 vehicles. The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.
Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the pinch bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-914.
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.
