Western Star steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.
The short version
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported a problem with the gear box shaft sector. Here is what owners need to know.
The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.
Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the pinch bolt as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-946.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Western Star 4900 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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