Transport Canada Recall - 2022513 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Truck - Med. & H.D. recalled by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
Issue
Vehicle - Steering
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2022 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2022 | WESTERN STAR | 47X, 2023 | WESTERN STAR | 49X, 2023 | WESTERN STAR | 47X
Issue
Issue:
On certain trucks, a bolt for the lower joint on the steering shaft may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the joint could disconnect and cause a loss of steering.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect the lower joint on the steering shaft, and if necessary, re-install the pinch bolt.
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-72026
Transport Canada
ID
2022513