WESTERN STAR 49X 2022: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V084000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 49X 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-07-22 2024-02-08 2024-02-08

Production Dates: 2021-08-16 - 2023-11-27

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL994

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 49

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2022-2024 Western Star 49X vehicles. The suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels.

Consequence

Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will replace the suspension hanger, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL994.

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.safercar.gov.