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Western Star 4900

11 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • SevereNHTSA·22V722000·2024-04-09

    2023 Western Star 49X Trucks Recalled Due to Tie Rod Defects

    Certain 2023 Western Star and Freightliner trucks are being recalled because tie rod clamps may be improperly heat-treated and crack, potentially causing loss of steering control.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — 2023 WESTERN STAR 49X
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·21V369000·2022-07-05

    2021–2022 Heavy-Duty Trucks Recalled for Loose Tie Rod Assembly Components

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2021–2022 heavy-duty trucks including Freightliner and Western Star models due to potentially loose tie rod clamps. Loose or detached tie rod ends could cause steering loss and increase crash risk.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·20V660000·2022-03-10

    Suspension snap-ring failure could cause wheel separation on Western Star 4700

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2021 Western Star and Freightliner commercial trucks because the steer axle spindle nut snap-ring may be missing or improperly installed, potentially causing wheel separation and increased crash risk.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·21V256000·2021-12-04

    2021-2022 Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for steering bolt defects

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021-2022 Freightliner and Western Star commercial trucks with defective steering bolts that may fracture and cause loss of steering control. Dealers will replace them free of charge.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V338000·2023-04-05

    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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — 2022 WESTERN STAR 5700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V238000·2023-04-04

    Tie rod fastener defect in commercial trucks risks steering failure

    Daimler Trucks is recalling commercial vehicles with a tie rod that may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach and causing potential loss of steering control.

    Product
    FCCC — 2023 FCCC S2RV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V919000·2022-12-12

    Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for tire incompatibility

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star commercial trucks with tires incompatible with their 8.25-inch rims. Incompatible tires can reduce performance and increase crash risk.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — 2023 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·21V896000·2022-05-11

    Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for unapproved tires and wheels

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Coronado, and Western Star trucks from model years 2012-2022 due to unapproved tires and rims that do not meet federal safety standards.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — 2013 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·20V634000·2021-02-10

    Commercial trucks recalled for incorrect axle weight rating labels

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 53 units of 2020-2021 Western Star and Freightliner commercial trucks due to incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating information on vehicle certification labels. This could lead to axle overloading and increased crash risk.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·20V211000·2020-10-04

    Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for incorrect weight rating labels

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020-2021 Freightliner and Western Star commercial trucks with incorrect weight-rating labels. Incorrectly labeled trucks could be overloaded, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·20V539000·2020-03-09

    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.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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