Western Star recall: Steering
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 49X and 47X vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may detach, which can cause a loss of steering control.
What could happen
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL952.
Vehicles covered
- Western Star 47X 2022–2023
- Western Star 49X 2022–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V681000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 12, 2022
- Owners notified
- Oct 11, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 200
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- FL952
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Sep 9, 2026
- Western Star recall: Electrical system Feb 11, 2026
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Suspension Nov 4, 2025
- Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses and more recall: Steering Sep 11, 2025
- Fccc / Freightliner / Western Star recall: Service brakes, air Sep 11, 2025
- Western Star recall: Electrical system Jun 23, 2025
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.