Daimler Trucks Recalls 2019 Freightliner and Western Star Trucks for Tire Defect
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because exposed tire sidewall steel cords may cause rapid air loss, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire sidewall steel cord exposure) that can cause rapid air loss and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, and Business Class M2 trucks, as well as Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with specific Bridgestone M854, M860A, and M864 tires in size 425/65R22.5 with date codes ranging from 2318 to 2518.
The defect involves the sidewall steel body cords of the tires, which may be exposed. This exposure can lead to unexpected, rapid air loss during use, which increases the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 4900, 4700, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 108SD
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 201
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- 4900
- 4700
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 108SD
- 122SD
- 114SD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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