Steering

NHTSA campaign 21V864000 · announced November 5, 2021 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 479 units affected

The 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.

The risk

Steering shaft separation can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Western Star 49x
• 2022 Western Star 49x

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.