The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V338000·Announced 2023-04-05

Commercial trucks recalled for incorrect gross axle weight labels

Daimler Trucks is recalling commercial trucks with incorrect weight-rating labels that could allow unsafe overloading. Dealers will replace the labels free of charge.

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: The recall addresses an incorrect GAWR label that could enable vehicle overloading and increase crash risk. No crashes, injuries, or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, a labeling issue creating risk-of-harm without reported incidents qualifies as High (score 3).

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner and Western Star commercial trucks. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) label on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect. This labeling error can allow vehicles to be loaded beyond their safe weight capacity, which increases the risk of crashes.

The recall affects approximately 185 vehicles. Owners were notified by mail on July 14, 2022.

Daimler Trucks will replace the GAWR labels free of charge. Owners should contact Daimler customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule their repair. Additional information is available through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or at www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 WESTERN STAR 5700
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial truck
Hazard
  • incorrect-weight-label
  • overload-risk
Affected units
185

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 (5)

  • 5700
  • NEW CASCADIA
  • 4700
  • 4900
  • CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

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