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SevereNHTSA·21V946000·Announced 2021-12-08

Western Star 4900 Recalled for Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt Issue

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021-2022 Western Star 4900 vehicles because the steering shaft pinch bolt may not be properly tightened, risking loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can lead to loss of control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 4900 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened. This condition allows the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.

Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect is located in the steering gear box shaft sector component.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN STAR 4900
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
21

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 4900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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