WESTERN STAR 4700 2017

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

16 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V896000 SAFETY RECALL
307 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2021
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Potential Risk:
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL-908.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WESTERN STAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR
Mfg Campaign: FL-908
Notice Date: Apr 22, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V882000 SAFETY RECALL
6.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2021
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.

Potential Risk:
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-907.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WESTERN STAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR
Mfg Campaign: FL-907
Notice Date: Jan 4, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V913000 SAFETY RECALL
501 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.

Potential Risk:
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WESTERN STAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR
Mfg Campaign: FL-802
Notice Date: Feb 9, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V353000 SAFETY RECALL
8.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 29, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

Potential Risk:
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WESTERN STAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR
Mfg Campaign: FL-772
Notice Date: Sep 4, 2018
Recall Date: May 29, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V191000 SAFETY RECALL
7.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.

Potential Risk:
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-766.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WESTERN STAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR
Mfg Campaign: FL-766
Notice Date: Oct 29, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V810000 SAFETY RECALL
24.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2017
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WESTERN STAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR
Mfg Campaign: FL-759
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V761000 SAFETY RECALL
438.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2017
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.

Potential Risk:
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WESTERN STAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR
Mfg Campaign: FL-756
Notice Date: May 9, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V588000 SAFETY RECALL
32 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2017
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.

Potential Risk:
Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WESTERN STAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR
Mfg Campaign: FL-746
Notice Date: Nov 16, 2017
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 16V634000 SAFETY RECALL
156 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2016
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.

Potential Risk:
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local WESTERN STAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR
Mfg Campaign: FL-718
Notice Date: Nov 1, 2016
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2016

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 10968710 Other
Mar 27, 2017
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THERE IS BINDING ON STEERING WHEEL DURING THE STATIC STEERING OF THE TRUCK ON THE PAVEMENT AT STATIONARY POSITION. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN TUCK IS LOADED, OR HAS A FRONT ATTACHMENT, SUCH AS OUR SNOW-PLOWS. THE SITUATION CAUSES CONCERN TO OPERATORS WHEN THEY ARE PARKING AND OR MOVING IN WITHIN THE YARD.

Corrective Action:

THERE IS BINDING ON STEERING WHEEL DURING THE STATIC STEERING OF THE TRUCK ON THE PAVEMENT AT STATIONARY POSITION. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN TUCK IS LOADED, OR HAS A FRONT ATTACHMENT, SUCH AS OUR SNOW-PLOWS. THE SITUATION CAUSES CONCERN TO OPERATORS WHEN THEY ARE PARKING AND OR MOVING IN WITHIN THE YARD.

Additional Notes:

THERE IS BINDING ON STEERING WHEEL DURING THE STATIC STEERING OF THE TRUCK ON THE PAVEMENT AT STATIONARY POSITION. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN TUCK IS LOADED, OR HAS A FRONT ATTACHMENT, SUCH AS OUR SNOW-PLOWS. THE SITUATION CAUSES CONCERN TO OPERATORS WHEN THEY ARE PARKING AND OR MOVING IN WITHIN THE YARD.

Manufacturer: WESTERN STAR
Mfg Campaign: 10968710
Notice Date: Mar 27, 2017
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2017
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