Recall 19V769000: 2020 Western Star 4700

Report received

Oct 25, 2019

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

1,331vehicles

Model years

2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The steering shaft may have been improperly installed, potentially causing a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front axle wheels.

Possible consequence

This loss of connection would result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correcting the steering shaft installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-835.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 Western Star 47002 complaints