2021–2022 Western Star 49X Steering Recall 21V864000 (Western Star FL905)

NHTSA recall 21V864000 (Western Star recall FL905) covers about 479 2021–2022 Western Star 49X vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 5, 2021. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V864000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.

479
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2022
model years
Nov 5, 2021
filed with NHTSA
Do not drive
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Steering

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 49X vehicles. The steering shaft may not have been properly installed, causing it to separate from the steering gear.

The risk

Steering shaft separation can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the inspection has been performed. Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is 905.

Status: NHTSA lists Dec 30, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Western Star recall number FL905

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V864000 as FL905. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL905 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Western Star 49X2021–2022—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 5, 2021
Owner notification
Dec 30, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 21V864000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V864000 is open, call any Western Star dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V864000 or FL905). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V864000?

NHTSA recall 21V864000 (Western Star recall FL905) covers about 479 2021–2022 Western Star 49X vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 5, 2021. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2021-2022 Western Star 49X vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V864000?

No. NHTSA's record for 21V864000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Western Star dealer to arrange the repair.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V864000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Western Star dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V864000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the inspection has been performed." NHTSA lists Dec 30, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Western Star recall number for 21V864000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL905. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL905) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V864000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V864000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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