FL866 – Steer Axle Spindle Nut Snap-Ring Installation – 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD & Business Class M2 & Western Star 4700, 4900 & 5700

Freightliner Cascadia

October 27, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V660000 Steer Axle Spindle Nut Snap-Ring Installation A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V660 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 1,411   Summary Daimler Trucks North … Read more

FL864 – Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120 – 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 & 4900 & Freightliner Coronado, 108SD & 114SD

Western Star 4900

October 14, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V634000 Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120 Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V634 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components TIRES, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 53   Summary Daimler Trucks North … Read more

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

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

FL836 – Vent Windows May Detach – 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 & 5700

Western Star 4900

November 4, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V792000 Vent Windows May Detach If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V792 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected 2,725   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC … Read more