2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #18V913000
RECALL FOR STEERING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/10/2017 - 7/21/2019 |
| Recalled on |
1/30/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
2/9/2019 |
| # Affected |
501 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts. |
| Consequences |
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, REAR WINDOW
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
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