Transport Canada recall 2019539
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| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2019539 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-835 |
| Reported | 2019-10-25 |
| Component | Steering |
| Notification type | Safety Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 455 |
What is wrong
Issue:
On certain trucks, the steering shaft assembly may not have been installed correctly. This could cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Daimler Trucks of North America authorized service facility to inspect the steering shaft assembly. It will be repaired if required.
| 2020 WESTERN STAR 4700 |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| PB33-005-WST | 2025-07-08. Service bulletin. Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown |
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| SS778-WST | 2025-01-29. Other. Service Solution for Power Steering Reservoir Fill Cap Venting |
| TechTalk7155 | 2021-02-03. Service bulletin. Tech Talk discussion on 2020 Western Star, TRW Power Steering Whine. |
| CALShackle | 2021-01-28. Service bulletin. Customer Advisory Letter for Threaded Pin and Bushing. Western Star Trucks built in 2020 with threaded pins and bushings have been found with loose shackles on the rear of the steering axle suspension. The pins are seizing from lack of lube causing the shackle to rotate on the pin. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| SBW54-074REV | 2020-03-25. Service bulletin. Revision for Service Bulletin for Western Star 5700 Pana-Pacific 540 Radio Controls Not Operating Normally. This bulletin replaces the version dated 02/07/2020. Pana-Pacific DEA540 radios (A22-74389-000, A22-77161-000) may cease to respond to volume control settings from the steering wheel switches or the controls on the radio faceplate, resulting in erratic volume control. Information about the firmware version this SB applies to has been included, the 4700 was added to the model list, and part numbers have been corrected. |
| CAL WS 46-001 | 2019-09-07. Service bulletin. Customer Advisory Letter for Steering Column Pinch Bolt Inspection |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.
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