WESTERN STAR 49X 2021: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V864000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-08 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL905
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 479
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. "DTNA" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 49X vehicles. The steering shaft may not have been properly installed, causing it to separate from the steering gear.
Steering shaft separation can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the inspection has been performed. Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is 905.
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.
