Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V681000

Steering

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-09-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V681000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
200
Reported to NHTSA
2022-09-12
Owners notified
2022-10-11

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 49X and 47X vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may detach, which can cause a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL952.

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

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
WESTERN STAR 47X2023 2022
WESTERN STAR 49X2023 2022

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.