Recall 21V864000: 2021–2022 Western Star 49X

NHTSA flags this campaign with a do-not-drive advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

Nov 5, 2021

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

479vehicles

Model years

2021–2022

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 2021-2022 Western Star 49X vehicles. The steering shaft may not have been properly installed, causing it to separate from the steering gear.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2021 Western Star 49X0 complaints
• 2022 Western Star 49X1 complaints