# 2027 WESTERN STAR 49X — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `2251871` · 2026-09-29 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** WESTERN STAR
- **Model:** 49X
- **Year:** 2027
- **Manufacturer:** Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
Steering wheel detached completely off the steering bar. Couldn’t control vehicle and got into an accident
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*