Daimler Trucks Recalls Freightliner and Western Star Models for Incorrect GAWR Labeling
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling specific Freightliner and Western Star trucks because incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels may allow vehicles to be overloaded.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 involves an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating label that can allow vehicles to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4900, 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, and 2027 Western Star 49X vehicles. The recall addresses an issue where the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect. This labeling error can allow the vehicle to be overloaded, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.
The remedy for this issue is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 5, 2027. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1045.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR CASCADIA, 4900, 49X
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7
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 (3)
- CASCADIA
- 4900
- 49X
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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