WESTERN STAR 49X (2022) recall — Suspension
Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2022-2024 Western Star 49X trucks due to suspension hanger weld failures causing steering issues. Owners must contact DTNA for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling specific 2022-2024 Western Star 49X trucks because suspension hangers may have missing welds that cause steering problems. This could increase crash risk if the vehicle loses directional control. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81194-western-star-49x-2022-suspension-recall-steering-difficulty-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81194-western-star-49x-2022-suspension-recall-steering-difficulty-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V084000
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“Western Star 49X (2022) Suspension Recall: Steering Difficulty Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81194-western-star-49x-2022-suspension-recall-steering-difficulty-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V084000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V084000).
Why it’s dangerous
The suspension hanger may fail because of missing welds, which can cause the front wheels to lose directional control. This leads to difficulty steering and increases crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022-2024 Western Star 49X trucks with missing welds in suspension hangers. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential steering failures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Western Star 49X truck was manufactured between 2022 and 2024. The recall covers vehicles with missing welds in the suspension hanger.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 800-745-8000 to schedule a free suspension hanger replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The suspension hanger may have missing welds that cause steering difficulty and loss of directional control, increasing crash risk.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Check if your Western Star 49X truck was manufactured between 2022 and 2024 with missing welds in the suspension hanger.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall has no specific deadline for replacement, but owners should contact DTNA customer service to schedule the fix.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V084000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 24V084000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V084000 (August 2, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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