CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 4900 vehicles. The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.
- Risk
- Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the pinch bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-914.
- 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 pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, so the steering shaft can separate from the steering gear.
If the shaft separates, the driver may lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should not wait to have this checked.
Authorized dealers will inspect the pinch bolt and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. You can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 4900 | 20212022 |
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