01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Western Star 4700 recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V299000
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Report received
- April 26, 2023
- Potential units
- 266campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles.".
Why it matters: Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL971.
Owner notification: June 19, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 22V722000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- September 28, 2022
- Potential units
- 36campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Why it matters: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL955.
Owner notification: March 15, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 22V338000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 16, 2022
- Potential units
- 185campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.".
Why it matters: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will be replace the GAWR labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-933.
Owner notification: July 14, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 22V269000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- April 20, 2022
- Potential units
- 3campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 vehicles. The seat belts may not be secured properly.
Why it matters: Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-927.
Owner notification: May 19, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 21V965000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Report received
- December 13, 2021
- Potential units
- 2,843campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2021-2022 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2021 Western Star WF110, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2019-2021 FCCC XCP Chassis vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Why it matters: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-915.
Owner notification: March 11, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 21V896000
- Component
- TIRES
- Report received
- November 17, 2021
- Potential units
- 307campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars.".
Why it matters: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL-908.
Owner notification: April 22, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 21V369000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- May 19, 2021
- Potential units
- 8,482campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Why it matters: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Owner notification: December 23, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
NHTSA 21V256000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- April 12, 2021
- Potential units
- 12,470campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Owner notification: June 10, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
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