Western Star recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Diminished steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Western Star 4900 Sa 2002–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V260000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 14, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jan 26, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 21, 2001 to Jun 4, 2010
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-581
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-581.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.