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- SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Western Star 49X vehicles. The suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels.
- Risk
- Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will replace the suspension hanger, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL994.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Western Star 49X trucks may have a front suspension hanger with missing welds. Over time, the hanger can fail, making it difficult to steer and keep the front wheels pointed in the intended direction.
Loss of steering control and directional stability greatly increases the risk of a crash. If you drive or own one of the affected vehicles, treat this as a safety issue and do not ignore it.
Daimler Trucks North America will replace the front suspension hanger free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. You can contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000 (recall FL994), and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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