Western Star 47X, 49X (2022-2023): Steering
Recall 22V681000 · Sep 12, 2022 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
200
vehicles affected
200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V681000
- Date
- Sep 12, 2022
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2022-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 47X | 2022-2023 |
| Western Star | 49X | 2022-2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V681000?
2 models: Western Star 47X (2022-2023), Western Star 49X (2022-2023), about 200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V681000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.