Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Sep 12, 2022 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 200. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 49X and 47X vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may detach, which can cause a loss of steering control.
The risk
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL952.
4 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Western Star 47x | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Western Star 49x | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Western Star 47x | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Western Star 49x | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 22V681000.
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