Vehicle recall 21V946000 · December 8, 2021
2021-2022 Western Star 4900
The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 4900 vehicles. The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.
- Consequence
- Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the pinch bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-914.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V946000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 8, 2021
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-914
- Owner notification
- February 28, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
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 (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
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