Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V260000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2010-06-14
Owners notified
2011-01-26

Defect description

DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2002 THROUGH 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA TRUCKS MANUFACTURER FROM DECEMBER 21, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 4, 2010. THE SPACER USED TO CONNECT THE AFT STEER AXLE IDLER ARM TO THE FRAME RAIL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BREAK UNDER SEVERE STEERING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE IDLER ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RAIL RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL.

Safety risk

DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.