21 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2021-06-28
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2022 freightliner cascadia p4, 2021 western star wh126, 2020 western star wj121, and 2021-2022 western star 49x vehicles. The battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair or replace the battery cables, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on august 23, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-893.
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 #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2022-04-08
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2023 western star 47x, 2020-2023 western star 49x, and 2021-2022 western star 57x vehicles equipped with side air intakes on the hood. The stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the stainless steel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 5, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-925.
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 #3 - 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 #4 - STEERING
Posted on: 2021-11-08
Description
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.
Consequence
Steering shaft separation can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until the inspection has been performed. 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.
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 #5 - 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 #6 - 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 #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2021-06-28
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019-2022 freightliner cascadia p4, 2021 western star wh126, 2020 western star wj121, and 2021-2022 western star 49x vehicles. The battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair or replace the battery cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on january 7, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-893.
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 #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2022-05-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 47x and 2022-2023 49x western star vehicles. The caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can reduce brake performance.
Consequence
Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will be inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 1, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-930.
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 #9 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Posted on: 2022-08-30
Description
Daimler truck north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2023 47x and 49x vehicles. The hood bezel covers may detach.
Consequence
Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace the hood bezel covers, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed october 28, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-951.
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 #10 - STEERING
Posted on: 2022-09-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022-2023 western star 49x and 47x vehicles. The u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may detach, which can cause a loss of steering control.
Consequence
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and repair the joint, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 11, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl952.
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 #11 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Posted on: 2022-11-02
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2022 freightliner business class m2, and 2022 freightliner 114sd, and 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2021-2022 western star 57x vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an adaptive cruise control (acc) braking event.
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side during an acc braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20v-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20v-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
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 #12 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Posted on: 2022-11-02
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2022 freightliner business class m2, and 2022 freightliner 114sd, and 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2021-2022 western star 57x vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an adaptive cruise control (acc) braking event.
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side during an acc braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 30, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20v-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20v-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
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 #13 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
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 #14 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 10, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
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 #15 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 10, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 10, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
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 #17 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 10, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated late october 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 10, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated late october 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
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 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 13, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Posted on: 2023-02-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2023 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2023 western star 49x, 2021-2023 western star 47x, and 2022 freightliner 114sd vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by electronic stability control (esc) or roll stability control (rsc).
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 13, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl966.
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 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Posted on: 2024-02-08
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022-2024 western star 49x vehicles. The suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels.
Consequence
Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will replace the suspension hanger, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 2, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available anticipated may 2024. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl994.
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.