Vehicle recall 24V084000 · February 8, 2024

2022-2024 Western Star 49X

The suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels.

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 2022-2024 Western Star 49X vehicles. The suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels.
Consequence: Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will replace the suspension hanger, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL994.
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.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 24V084000
Reported to NHTSA: February 8, 2024
Filed by: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer campaign: FL994
Owner notification: July 22, 2024
Vehicles potentially affected: 49
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket

Recall 24V084000 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 49X (2022-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022

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