2002–2011 Western Star 4900 SA recall: steering
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
Diminished steering control increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V260000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-581
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 4
- Component
- STEERING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 26, 2011
- Built
- Dec 21, 2001 – Jun 4, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-581.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .