The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V539000·Announced 2020-03-09

Western Star and Freightliner trucks recalled for suspension hardware defect

Daimler Trucks recalls 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 and 4900, and Freightliner 114SD and 122SD trucks due to suspension axle hardware that may be insufficiently long to engage locking nuts, creating road hazards and crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: While this involves a structural vehicle suspension defect, no illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text, and the hazard is described in theoretical terms ('may separate', 'increasing the risk'). This fits the High category for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 and 4900, and Freightliner 114SD and 122SD trucks equipped with SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws on these suspension components may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

If the screws are not long enough to engage the nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system. This hardware separation becomes a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash and/or injury.

The recall affects an estimated 103 vehicles. Owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a dealer inspection. Dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for proper length and correct the hardware as necessary at no charge. The recall began October 30, 2020.

The recalled product

Product
2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Truck
Hazard
  • suspension-defect
  • hardware-separation
  • crash-risk
Affected units
103

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 (4)

  • 4700
  • 114SD
  • 122SD
  • 4900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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