S&S TRUCK S&S TRUCK NEWSTAR DRAG LINK Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
S&S TRUCK NEWSTAR DRAG LINK
Brand
S&S TRUCK
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
S&S Truck Parts, Inc. is recalling certain S&S TRUCK NEWSTAR DRAG LINK equipment due to steering issues. A failure of the steering system may result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
S&S Truck Parts, Inc. (S&S Truck) is recalling certain Newstar brand aftermarket drag link assemblies (DLA), part number S-22084, sold for aftermarket installation on certain Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. The affected DLAs were not manufactured to the proper specifications and cannot be properly installed on the vehicles. If the installation is forced, failure of the steering system may occur.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A failure of the steering system may result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
S&S Truck will notify owners, and dealers will replace the DLAs, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact S&S Truck customer service at 1-800-621-1553.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026