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NHTSARecalled Nov 5, 2021 · #21V864000

Loss of Steering Control

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Loss of Steering Control
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice