Recall 21V946000: 2021–2022 Western Star 4900

Report received

Dec 8, 2021

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

21vehicles

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 4900 vehicles. The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.

Possible consequence

Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2021 Western Star 49000 complaints
• 2022 Western Star 49000 complaints