WESTERN STAR 5700 2019: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V699000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-11-21 | 2018-10-05 | 2018-10-11 |
Production Dates: 2018-07-09 - 2018-08-02
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL796
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 622
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.
If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL796.
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.
