NHTSA recall 10V260000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 10V260000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-581 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Reported | 2010-06-14 |
| Owners notified | 2011-01-26 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 4 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The 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.
Notes
DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-581.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
| 2002 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | Built 2001-12-21 to 2010-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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| 2003 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | Built 2001-12-21 to 2010-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2004 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | Built 2001-12-21 to 2010-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2005 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | Built 2001-12-21 to 2010-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | Built 2001-12-21 to 2010-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | Built 2001-12-21 to 2010-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | Built 2001-12-21 to 2010-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | Built 2001-12-21 to 2010-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2010 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | Built 2001-12-21 to 2010-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA | Built 2001-12-21 to 2010-06-04. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| WP20-018R | 2020-12-12. 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. |
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| WP20-018 | 2020-12-12. 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. |
| TechTalk4725 | 2020-09-30. Service bulletin. Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid. |
| FL-581-AB | 2011-08-08. Service bulletin. DAIMLER TRUCK SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A STEERING COMPONENT MAY CRACK AND POSSIBLY BREAK UNDER SEVERE STEERING CONDITIONS. THIS MAY RESULT IN LESS STEERING CONTROL. *RM |
| SF371AB | 2008-03-19. Service bulletin. FREIGHTLINER - WESTERN STAR POWER STEERING RESERVOIR BRACKETS. MODELS AFFECTED: SPECIFIC FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 26, 2006 AND JULY 26, 2007. *NJ |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.