Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V864000

Steering

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-11-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V864000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
479
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-05
Owners notified
2021-12-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Steering shaft separation can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
WESTERN STAR 49X2022 2021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.