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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2024 WESTERN STAR 49XManufacturer campaign: FL994Part: A16-22056-000,A16-22056-001, A16-21807-000, A16-21807-0012022 WESTERN STAR 49X2023 WESTERN STAR 49XVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2024 WESTERN STAR 49X
- Brand or manufacturer
- WESTERN STAR
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V084000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety