Western Star 49x-chassis 2023

• Recall 260492 [USA]: Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
  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.
  dtna will replace the suspension hanger, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 2, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available anticipated may 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.

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• Recall 244427 [USA]: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 fccc shuttle chassis, 2022-2023 fccc rv chassis, fccc van chassis, van chassis gas, 2023 freightliner cascadia, freightliner business class m2, thomas built bus school bus chassis, western star 4700, western star 47x, western star 4900, and western star 49x commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
  dtna will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 11, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl970.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 248778 [USA]: Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
  dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning october 13, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 238906 [USA]: Brakes that pull to one side during an acc braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2022 freightliner business class m2, and 2022 freightliner 114sd, and 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2021-2022 western star 57x vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an adaptive cruise control (acc) braking event.
  dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning october 16, 2023. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20v-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20v-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 234889 [USA]: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022-2023 western star 4700 and 2023 western star 4900, 49x, 6900, and freightliner 114sd vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
  dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl955.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 232104 [USA]: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022-2023 western star 49x and 47x vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may detach, which can cause a loss of steering control.
  dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 11, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl952.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 231808 [USA]: Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
  Daimler truck north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47x and 49x vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.
  dealers will inspect and install rivets on the hood bezel covers, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 26, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-951.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 230857 [USA]: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, business class m2, cascadia, 2023 freightliner fccc mc, mt45, s2c 106cab, xcm, s2rv 106cab, xcr, xcs, and 2023 western star 4700, 49x, and 47x vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
  cummins will replace the ecm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 26, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-949.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 231271 [USA]: Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 47x and 2022-2023 49x western star vehicles. The caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can reduce brake performance.
  dealers will be inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 1, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-930.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 203552 [USA]: A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2023 western star 47x, 2020-2023 western star 49x, and 2021-2022 western star 57x vehicles equipped with side air intakes on the hood. The stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
  dealers will replace the stainless steel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 8, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-925.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 2022171 [Canada]: Structure
  Issue: on certain trucks, the stainless steel cover for the side air-intake on the hood may not be properly attached. As a result, the intake cover could detach from the truck while driving. Safety risk: an air-intake cover that detaches from the truck could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people, and could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: daimler truck north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dtna authorized service facility to replace the side air-intake cover on the hood.

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