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2021 Western Star 4900 Recall

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Active Safety 2021 Western Star 4900 Recalls (5)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2021 Western Star 4900 in Canada.

Ref #2022-715 Campaign : FL-962
2022-12-12 16 units

Tires

Issue Description

Certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail.

Safety Risk

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the affected tires.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2021-739 Campaign : FL-914
2021-12-08 17 units

Steering

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the steering shaft may not have been properly installed at the base of the steering column assembly. As a result, the shaft could separate from the steering gear and cause a loss of steering.

Safety Risk

A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect the steering shaft and ensure that it is installed correctly. It will be repaired, if necessary.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2021-706 Campaign : FL-908
2021-11-17 948 units

Tires

Issue Description

Certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail.

Safety Risk

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. You will be instructed to bring your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility when a repair is available.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2021-304 Campaign : FL-888
2021-05-19 712 units

Steering

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the tie rod clamp may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the tie rod end could loosen and separate. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control.

Safety Risk

A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the tie rod clamp nuts and bolts.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2021-219 Campaign : FL-884 (D21R6)
2021-04-12 658 units

Steering

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts may be defective and could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Note: This recall only affects trucks built with a Detroit front axle.

Safety Risk

A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the tie rod arm bolts and the steering arm bolts.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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