Recalls for your 2018 Western Star 4700

Recalls for 2018 Western Star 4700

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2018-03-26
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 western star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.  The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead.  In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.

Consequence
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-766.

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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES


Posted on: 2017-09-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2013-2018 western star 4700 trucks.  The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.

Consequence
Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge.  The recall began on november 16, 2017.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-746.

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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, cascadia, m2 business class vehicles, 2018 western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles, and 2018 freightliner custom chassis (fcc) s2c 106 chassis and s2g cab/chassis vehicles.  The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.

Consequence
If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge.  The recall began on december 29, 2017.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-758.

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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS


Posted on: 2017-11-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2018 freightliner cascadia, western star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.  After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.

Consequence
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge.  Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on january 22, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-756.

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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH


Posted on: 2017-11-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2018 freightliner cascadia, western star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.  After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.

Consequence
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge.  Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on january 22, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-756.

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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, cascadia, m2 business class vehicles, 2018 western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles, and 2018 freightliner custom chassis (fcc) s2c 106 chassis and s2g cab/chassis vehicles.  The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.

Consequence
If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge.  The recall began on december 29, 2017.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-758.

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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS


Posted on: 2017-11-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2018 freightliner cascadia, western star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.  After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.

Consequence
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge.  Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on january 22, 2018.  The recall began on may 9, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-756.

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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH


Posted on: 2017-11-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2018 freightliner cascadia, western star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.  After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.

Consequence
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge.  Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on january 22, 2018.  The recall began on may 9, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-756.

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 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2019-01-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, cascadia, business class m2, western star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain eaton eca heavy-duty truck clutches.  An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.  

Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and repair any physical components, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on february 16, 2019.  The recall began july 31, 2019.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-803.  

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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS


Posted on: 2017-11-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2018 freightliner cascadia, western star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.  After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.

Consequence
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge.  Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on january 22, 2018.  The recall began on may 9, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-756.

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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH


Posted on: 2017-11-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2018 freightliner cascadia, western star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.  After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.

Consequence
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge.  Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on january 22, 2018.  The recall began on may 9, 2018.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-756.

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 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2020-10-19
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd and 122sd and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles.  An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the software and replace the clutches, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on december 7, 2020.  Owner notification letters were mailed on may 28, 2021.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-865.

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 - 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 #14 - 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 #15 - 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 #16 - 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.