Recalls for your 2021 Western Star 5700

Recalls for 2021 Western Star 5700

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DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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 #5 - 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 #6 - 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 #7 - 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 #8 - 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 #9 - 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 #10 - 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.