Western Star 4900 (2021-2022): Steering
Recall 21V946000 · Dec 8, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
21
vehicles affected
21
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V946000
- Date
- Dec 8, 2021
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 21
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Gear box > Shaft sector
- Model years
- 2021-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 4900 vehicles. The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.
What can happen
Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the pinch bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-914.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 4900 | 2021-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V946000?
1 model: Western Star 4900 (2021-2022), about 21 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V946000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the pinch bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-914.
What can happen?
Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing 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.