Transport Canada Recall - 2022172 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Truck - Med. & H.D. recalled by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Issue
Vehicle - Visual System
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2021 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 49X
Issue
Issue:
On certain trucks, the spline teeth in the windshield wiper arm(s) could wear and break. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work properly.
Safety Risk:
Windshield wipers that don't not work could affect a driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify the owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect, and if necessary, replace the windshield wiper arm(s) and linkage parts.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Truck - Med. & H.D.
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-64911
Transport Canada
ID
2022172