NHTSA recall 24V084000
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket
Western Star 49X
Reported Feb 8, 202449 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL994Built Aug 16, 2021 – Nov 27, 2023
The defect
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 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.