Recall 24V084000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET Defect in 2022-2024 WESTERN STAR 49X
RECALL This recall affects up to 49 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V084000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 49 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Related Recalls for WESTERN STAR
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V760000 | 2022 WESTERN STAR 48X | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 | |
| 25V601000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2026 WESTERN STAR 49X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 343 | |
| 25V295000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 | |
| 25V326000 | 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 22,271 | |
| 25V187000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 24V668000 | 2020 WESTERN STAR 49X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 16,890 | |
| 24V571000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 3,799 | |
| 24V509000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 61 |