SteeringRecall 10V-260 · 2002–2011 Western Star 4900 SA

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall 10V-260 covers 4 2002–2011 Western Star 4900 SA for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2010.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected41 model

ReportedJun 14, 2010Owners notified Jan 26, 2011

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 10V260000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

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.

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Western Star 4900 SA2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Built from December 21, 2001 to June 4, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.