2007 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2008 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2009 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2010 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2011 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2002 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2003 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2004 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2005 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2006 Western Star 4900 Sa — Steering
Published June 14, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 14, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V260000, published June 14, 2010. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2007 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2008 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2009 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2010 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2011 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2002 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2003 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2004 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2005 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2006 Western Star 4900 Sa — Steering.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 4900 SA
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | 2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | 2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | 2010 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | 2002 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | 2003 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | 2004 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | 2005 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2008 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2009 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2010 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2011 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2002 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2003 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2004 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2005 Western Star 4900 Sa | 2006 Western Star 4900 Sa — Steering recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V260000 on June 14, 2010. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 4900 SA.