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- STEERING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Steering shaft separation can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A steering shaft on certain Western Star 49X trucks may not have been properly installed, so it can separate from the steering gear. If that happens, the driver can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the steering shaft has been inspected. Authorized dealers will inspect the shaft and repair it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2022. For questions, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number 905. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 49X | 20212022 |
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