Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge – 2017-2020 Western Star 4900 & 5700

Western Star 5700

October 10, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V722000 Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge A baggage or sleeper side door that separates from the vehicle while in motion can cause road debris, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V722 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 2,546   … Read more

FL815 – Air Tank Reservoir Capacity – 2004-2019 Freightliner, Western Star & Sterling

Daimler Trucks North America

May 14, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V370000 Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121 An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V370 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected 741   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 FreightlinerRead more

FL812 – Odometer Reads Kilometers but Displays as Miles – 2019 Western Star 4700 & 4900 Trucks

Western Star 4900

March 5, 2019 Odometer Reads Kilometers but Displays as Miles The odometer failing to register the correct distance travelled could cause driver confusion, as well as possible incorrect assumptions about driver speed. An incorrect speed assumption may increase the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V171 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number … Read more

FL802 – DetroitTM Axle Steering Arm / Tie Rod Arm Capscrew Inspection – 2017-2019 Freightliner, Freightliner Custom Chassis & Western Star

Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V913 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components STEERING, SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 501   Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm and disconnect of the front wheels of the vehicle, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, … Read more

Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails – 2018-2019 Freightliner & Western Star

Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V903 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 6,795   Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western StarRead more