Recalls for your 2020 Western Star 4900

Recalls for 2020 Western Star 4900

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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 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW


Posted on: 2019-11-05
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2020 western star 4900 and 5700 vehicles equipped with sleeper cab vent windows.  Due to improper adhesive, the vent window may detach from the vehicle.  

Consequence
If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent windows, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on december 27, 2019.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-836.  

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 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR


Posted on: 2019-10-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2020 western star 4900 and 5700 vehicles.  The adhesive bond may fail allowing the baggage or sleeper side door to separate from the hinges.  

Consequence
A baggage or sleeper side door that separates from the vehicle while in motion can cause road debris, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.  

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners and dealers will install reinforcement clips with mechanical fasteners on each baggage and sleeper door hinge, free of charge.  Dtna issued owners an interim notification on december 6, 2019.  The recall began september 21, 2020.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl834.

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 - 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 #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 - 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 #8 - 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 #9 - TIRES


Posted on: 2022-12-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2023 freightliner 114sd, 2023 freightliner 122sd, 2020 western star 4700, 2019-2022 western star 4900, 2019-2023 freightliner business class m2, and 2021 freightliner cascadia vehicles.  The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims.  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
Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 13, 2023.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-962.  

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 - WHEELS:RIM


Posted on: 2022-12-13
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2023 freightliner 114sd, 2023 freightliner 122sd, 2020 western star 4700, 2019-2022 western star 4900, 2019-2023 freightliner business class m2, and 2021 freightliner cascadia vehicles.  The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims.  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
Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 13, 2023.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-962.  

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.