WESTERN STAR 5700 2021: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V256000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-04-12 | 2021-04-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-884
Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12470
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
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.
