Vehicle recall 10V260000 · June 14, 2010

2002-2011 Western Star 4900 SA

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…

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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.
Consequence: Diminished steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10V260000
Reported to NHTSA: June 14, 2010
Filed by: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer campaign: FL-581
Owner notification: January 26, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 4
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering

Recall 10V260000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Western Star 4900 SA (2002-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

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