NHTSA Recall 10V260000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V260000; Date: Jun. 14, 2010
Diminished steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Western Star 4900 Sa; 2003 Western Star 4900 Sa; 2004 Western Star 4900 Sa; 2005 Western Star 4900 Sa; 2006 Western Star 4900 Sa; 2007 Western Star 4900 Sa; 2008 Western Star 4900 Sa; 2009 Western Star 4900 Sa; 2010 Western Star 4900 Sa; 2011 Western Star 4900 Sa
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 26, 2011
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