Western Star recall: Steering
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The steering shaft may have been improperly installed, potentially causing a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front axle wheels.
What could happen
This loss of connection would result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will inspect the vehicles, correcting the steering shaft installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-835.
Vehicles covered
- Western Star 4700 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V769000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 25, 2019
- Owners notified
- Nov 27, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,331
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 4, 2019 to Oct 4, 2019
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-835
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Suspension Nov 4, 2025
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Apr 26, 2023
- Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses and more recall: Steering Apr 4, 2023
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Tires Dec 12, 2022
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering Sep 28, 2022
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Engine and engine cooling Jul 29, 2022
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.