Recall 10V260000
STEERING
Report Date
20100614
Component
STEERING
Affected Vehicles
10 models
Defect Description
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2002 THROUGH 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA TRUCKS MANUFACTURER FROM DECEMBER 21, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 4, 2010. THE SPACER USED TO CONNECT THE AFT STEER AXLE IDLER ARM TO THE FRAME RAIL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BREAK UNDER SEVERE STEERING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE IDLER ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RAIL RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL.
Safety Consequence
DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 SA |
| 2003 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 SA |
| 2004 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 SA |
| 2005 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 SA |
| 2006 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 SA |
| 2007 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 SA |
| 2008 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 SA |
| 2009 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 SA |
| 2010 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 SA |
| 2011 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 SA |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.