Recall 21V864000

STEERING

Report Date

20211105

Component

STEERING

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2021	WESTERN STAR	49X
2022	WESTERN STAR	49X

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.