Recalls for your 2021 Western Star 4700

Recalls for 2021 Western Star 4700

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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 2020-04-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020 freightliner 108sd and 2020-2021 freightliner coronado, 114sd, and western star 4700 and 4900 vehicles.  The gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, wheels and rims - other than passenger cars.  

Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the gawr labels, free of charge.  The recall began may 28, 2020.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl847.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE


Posted on: 2020-10-28
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 freightliner cascadia, 2021 freightliner 108sd, 114sd and business class m2 and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles.  The steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.

Consequence
A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge.  The recall began december 18, 2020.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-866.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE


Posted on: 2020-09-04
Description
Daimler truckers north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 freightliner 114sd, 122sd and western star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain sl2065 steerable lift axles.  The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

Consequence
If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.  

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began october 30, 2020.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-862.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2020-05-19
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2021 western star 4700 and 5700 vehicles.  A particular wire in the ground harness may be undersized, possibly resulting in a melted connector in the ground circuit harness.  If the connector becomes damaged, under certain circumstances, the engine may stall without the ability to restart.

Consequence
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge.  This recall began june 23, 2020.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-852.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - TIRES


Posted on: 2020-10-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 western star 4700 and 4900 and freightliner coronado, 108sd and 114sd vehicles.  The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a gross axle weight rating (gawr) that exceeds the tire capacity rating.  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.

Consequence
Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate gawr labels, free of charge.  The recall began november 25, 2020.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-864.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 2020-10-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 western star 4700 and 4900 and freightliner coronado, 108sd and 114sd vehicles.  The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a gross axle weight rating (gawr) that exceeds the tire capacity rating.  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.

Consequence
Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate gawr labels, free of charge.  The recall began november 25, 2020.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-864.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2021-01-21
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling 2021 western star 4700 and 5700, freightliner business class m2, cascadia, and custom chassis xc chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm configuration with air disc brakes identified by the axle assembly supplier.  On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.

Consequence
The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen.  Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began march 17, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-873.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2021 freightliner custom chass xc chassis, 108sd, custom chass xb chassis, business class m2, 114sd, and western star 4700 vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on june 21, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-886.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #9 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-05-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2021 freightliner custom chass xc chassis, 108sd, custom chass xb chassis, business class m2, 114sd, and western star 4700 vehicles.  The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on june 21, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-886.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2021-03-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2021 western star 4700 and western star 5700 vehicles.  The ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt.  

Consequence
Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin may 22, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-880.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2021-03-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2021 western star 4700 and western star 5700 vehicles.  The ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt.  

Consequence
Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground harness, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin may 22, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-880.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #12 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
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.  

Consequence
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #13 - STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS


Posted on: 2021-04-13
Description
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.  

Consequence
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #14 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2021-03-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021 freightliner cascadia and western star 4700 vehicles.  The clutch flange may break.

Consequence
If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch on the affected vehicles, free of charge.  The recall began on may 7, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-881.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #15 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
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.

Consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed on july 16, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-888.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #16 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2021-03-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021 freightliner cascadia and western star 4700 vehicles.  The clutch flange may break.

Consequence
If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch on the affected vehicles, free of charge.  The recall began on may 7, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-881.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #17 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL


Posted on: 2021-12-14
Description
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.  

Consequence
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #18 - TIRES


Posted on: 2021-11-18
Description
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.

Consequence
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #19 - TIRES


Posted on: 2021-11-18
Description
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.

Consequence
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #20 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
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.

Consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #21 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2021-05-20
Description
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.

Consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.