FL862 – Lower Rear Pivot Cap Screws May Be Too Short – 2020-2021 Western Star 4700, & 4900

Western Star 4900

September 3, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V539000 Lower Rear Pivot Cap Screws May Be Too Short If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V539 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America … Read more

FL-852 – Undersized Ground Wire May Cause Engine Stall – 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 & 5700

Western Star 5700

May 18, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V281000 Undersized Ground Wire May Cause Engine Stall An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V281 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 2,987   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and … Read more

FL847 – Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120 – 2020-2021 Freightliner & Western Star

Western Star 4900

April 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V211000 Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120 An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V211 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 89   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, … Read more

FL845 – Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts – 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 & 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, & Custom Chassis XC

Freightliner

March 3, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V127000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V127 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected 2,585   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 … Read more

Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Assembly – 2020 Western Star 4700

2020 Western Star 4700

October 25, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V769000 Improperly Installed Steering Shaft Assembly This loss of connection would result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V769 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 1,331   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain … Read more