NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V260000
STEERING
Published June 14, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 14, 2010
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 4900 SA
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | 2007 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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