Recall
Western Star 4900 Sa — 10V260000
NHTSA ID
10V260000
Make
Western Star
Model
4900 Sa
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2010-06-14
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
4
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-581
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.