Transport Canada Recall - 2021681 -
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Truck - Med. & H.D. recalled by
Issue
Vehicle - Steering
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2020 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 49X
Issue
On certain trucks, the steering shaft may not have been properly installed on the steering gear. 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 actions
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.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Additional information
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Truck - Med. & H.D.
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-80695
Transport Canada
ID
2021681
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