2021 Western Star 49x - Suspension
Certain 2021-2026 Freightliner and Western Star trucks equipped with TufTrac Gen 2 suspension may have loose fasteners on the axle clamps, which could allow the axle to shift and cause loss of steering control. This affects 72 trucks across Canada. Daimler Truck North America will notify owners by mail and direct them to authorized service facilities to inspect, tighten, and replace the axle clamp fasteners as needed.
- Recalling firm
- Daimler Truck North America
- Product
- Vehicles: 2021 WESTERN STAR 49X, 2021 WESTERN STAR 47X, 2021 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2022 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2022 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2022 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2022 WESTERN STAR 49X, 2022 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2022 WESTERN STAR 47X, 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X, 2023 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2023 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2023 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2023 WESTERN STAR 49X, 2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2024 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2024 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2024 FREIGHTLINER 114SD,...
- Reason
- Issue: On certain trucks, the fasteners for the axle clamp(s) may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the clamps could loosen. If this happens, the axle could move and cause a loss of steering control. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a TufTrac Gen 2 suspension. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify the owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect and tighten the axle clamp fasteners. The axle clamp...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- Canada
- Agency
- TC
- Recall date
- 2025-11-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Canada-wide
Official recall notice from TC
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/72aabd07-fb8b-4777-b42f-e90a01fba25e