Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger,bracket

NHTSA recall 24V084000 · announced February 8, 2024 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 49 units affected

The 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.

The risk

Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2022 Western Star 49x
• 2023 Western Star 49x
• 2024 Western Star 49x

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