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Service bulletin TechTalk2209

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10183296
Published by NHTSA2020-12-01
Manufacturer's numberTechTalk2209
Manufacturer's date2020-11-13
NHTSA componentSTEERING

NHTSA's summary

Tech Talk discussion on TRW GEAR-STRG,THP60,1200RAD,AB,ST. Steering exhibits shutter when turning left.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Steering

Vehicles listed
WESTERN STAR 47002021

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20213042021-05-19. Steering
21V3690002021-05-19. STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
20212192021-04-12. Steering
21V2560002021-04-12. STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
PB33-005-WST2025-07-08. Service bulletin. Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown
SS778-WST2025-01-29. Other. Service Solution for Power Steering Reservoir Fill Cap Venting
WP20-018R2020-12-12. Service bulletin. Revised Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. Revisions are in blue. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot parts include transmission, differential, steering gear, and steering pump used in an on-highway vehicle applications. The Alliance/Mascot aftermarket warranty coverage period has not changed: depending on the part, coverage is for one (1) or two (2) years and current parts, labor, and reimbursement policies apply.
WP20-0182020-12-12. Service bulletin. Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot parts include transmission, differential, steering gear, and steering pump used in an on-highway vehicle applications. The Alliance/Mascot aftermarket warranty coverage period has not changed: depending on the part, coverage is for one (1) or two (2) years and current parts, labor, and reimbursement policies apply.
TechTalk47252020-09-30. Service bulletin. Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
CALWST46-0022020-09-01. Service bulletin. Customer Advisory Letter for Torque Validation of Steering Wheel Mounting Bracket Bolts. Western Star 4700 & 4900 vehicles equipped with a certain steering wheel mounting bracket bolt installation may have a low toque value setting.
CALWST46-0022020-08-08. Service bulletin. Customer Advisory Letter for Torque Validation of Steering Wheel Mounting Bracket Bolts. Western Star 4700 & 4900 vehicles equipped with a certain steering wheel mounting bracket bolt installation may have a low toque value setting.