Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector

NHTSA campaign 21V946000 · announced December 8, 2021 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 21 units affected

The 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.

The risk

Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Western Star 4900
• 2022 Western Star 4900

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