Leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracketRecall 24V-084 · 2022–2024 Western Star 49x
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 24V-084 covers 49 2022–2024 Western Star 49x for a leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 16, 2021 to November 27, 2023. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.