Report Date
Feb 8, 2024
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Affected Vehicles
3
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Western Star 49X vehicles. The suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels.
Safety Consequence
Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will replace the suspension hanger, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL994.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.