Western Star 4900 SA (2002-2011): Steering
Recall 10V260000 · Jun 14, 2010 · Daimler Trucks North America
4
vehicles affected
4
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10V260000
- Date
- Jun 14, 2010
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 4
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2002-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 4900 SA | 2002-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10V260000?
1 model: Western Star 4900 SA (2002-2011), about 4 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10V260000?
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.
What can happen?
DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL INCREASES 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.