NHTSA Campaign 24V084000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Feb 8, 2024 · 49 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Western Star 49X vehicles. The suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels.

Consequence

Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will replace the suspension hanger, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL994.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
WESTERN STAR 49X 2022 49
WESTERN STAR 49X 2023 49
WESTERN STAR 49X 2024 49

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V084000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.