Western Star recalls — page 2
142 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Western Star vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
- Apr 14, 2020Crash risk2014–2021 Freightliner 122SD, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006–2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 9 other models — Exterior Lighting
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
20V214000 · 63K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Apr 10, 2020Crash risk2020 Freightliner 108SD, 2020–2021 Freightliner 114SD, 2020–2021 Freightliner Coronado and 2 other models — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 and 4900 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
20V211000 · 89 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Mar 3, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 FCCC S2, 2019–2020 FCCC XBP, 2019–2020 FCCC XBR and 11 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom Chassis XC vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
20V127000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Nov 4, 2019Crash risk2016–2020 Western Star 4900, 2016–2020 Western Star 5700 — Visibility
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles equipped with sleeper cab vent windows. Due to improper adhesive, the vent window may detach from the vehicle.
19V792000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 25, 2019Crash risk2020 Western Star 4700 — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The steering shaft may have been improperly installed, potentially causing a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front axle wheels.
19V769000 · 1K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 10, 2019Crash risk2017–2020 Western Star 4900, 2017–2020 Western Star 5700 — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The adhesive bond may fail allowing the baggage or sleeper side door to separate from the hinges.
19V722000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- May 14, 2019Crash risk2013–2018 Freightliner 108SD, 2014–2019 Freightliner 114SD, 2014 Freightliner 122SD and 17 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
19V370000 · 741 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- May 14, 2019Crash risk2019 FCCC XCL, 2019 FCCC XCM, 2019 FCCC XCR and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
19V367000 · 253 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Mar 5, 2019Crash risk2019 Western Star 4700, 2019 Western Star 4900 — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks. The vehicles are accumulating distance in kilometers, but the odometer display is labeled as being miles. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
19V171000 · 361 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Dec 19, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 FCCC MT45, 2017–2019 FCCC MT55G, 2018 FCCC Redundant S2G and 15 other models — Steering
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.
18V913000 · 501 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Dec 19, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Freightliner 108SD, 2018–2019 Freightliner 114SD, 2018–2019 Freightliner 122SD and 5 other models — Power Train
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
18V903000 · 7K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 5, 2018Crash risk2018 FCCC Redundant S2G, 2018–2019 FCCC S2C 106CAB, 2019 FCCC S2G and 12 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
18V703000 · 6K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 5, 2018Crash risk2019 Freightliner Cascadia, 2019 Western Star 5700 — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.
18V699000 · 622 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Sep 19, 2018Crash risk2019 Freightliner 108SD, 2019 Freightliner 114SD, 2019 Freightliner 122SD and 3 other models — Tires
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and Business Class M2 trucks and Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with certain Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected, rapid air loss during use.
18V641000 · 201 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Aug 30, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 Freightliner 122SD, 2017–2019 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017–2019 Freightliner Coronado and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
18V581000 · 5K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 31, 2018Crash risk2012–2015 Freightliner 114SD, 2012–2015 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2012–2015 Freightliner Cascadia and 2 other models — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
18V503000 · 1K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- May 29, 2018Crash risk2012–2019 Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed.
18V351000 · 640 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- May 29, 2018Crash risk2018 FCCC Redundant S2G, 2017–2019 FCCC S2C 106CAB, 2017–2019 FCCC S2G and 14 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
18V353000 · 9K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Mar 26, 2018Fire risk2017–2019 Western Star 4700, 2017–2019 Western Star 4900, 2017–2019 Western Star 5700 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
18V191000 · 7K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Dec 15, 2017Fire risk2002–2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2002–2017 Freightliner Century Class, 2002–2017 Freightliner Columbia and 6 other models — Equipment
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
17V810000 · 25K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Nov 27, 2017Crash risk2008–2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008–2018 Western Star 4700, 2008–2018 Western Star 4900 and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
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.
17V761000 · 438K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 6, 2017Crash risk2016 Freightliner Cascadia, 2016 Western Star 4900 — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
17V628000 · 41 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Sep 21, 2017Fire risk2013–2018 Western Star 4700 — Electrical System
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.
17V588000 · 32 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Aug 24, 2017Crash risk2017–2018 Western Star 4900 — Suspension
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The front axle weight capacity may exceed the spring capacity.
17V521000 · 38 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 19, 2017Crash risk2018 FCCC XCM, 2017 Freightliner Custom Chass XCM, 2017–2018 Freightliner Custom Chass XCP and 3 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
17V450000 · 74 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 17, 2017Crash risk2018 Freightliner 114SD, 2018 Freightliner 122SD, 2018 Freightliner Cascadia and 3 other models — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
17V452000 · 2K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- May 11, 2017Crash risk2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017 Western Star 5700 — Power Train
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks built with NFD tandem rear axles. During the hardening process, the axle assembly output shaft may have been made brittle, possibly resulting in the output shaft fracturing while the vehicle is in use.
17V315000 · 698 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Feb 27, 2017Crash risk2015–2018 Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure.
17V124000 · 450 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 5, 2016Crash risk2014–2017 Western Star 4900, 2014–2017 Western Star 5700 — Seat Belts
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured March 22, 2013, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with a Stratosphere sleeper cab. The seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too large.
16V711000 · 2K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Aug 31, 2016Crash risk2014–2017 Freightliner 108SD, 2014–2017 Freightliner 114SD, 2014–2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 5 other models — Power Train
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.
16V634000 · 156 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jun 9, 2016Crash risk2017 FCCC XCM, 2017 FCCC XCP, 2017 Freightliner 122SD and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, Western Star 4900SA and 4900FA, and FCCC XCM and XCP trucks manufactured from March 14, 2016, through May 18, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
16V416000 · 268 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Dec 22, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Freightliner 108SD, 2015–2016 Freightliner 114SD, 2015–2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 1 other model — Power Train
Daimler Trucks North America, Inc. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, and Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to November 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
15V859000 · 43 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 2, 2015Crash risk2016 Freightliner 108SD, 2016 Freightliner 114SD, 2016 Freightliner 122SD and 6 other models — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
15V620000 · 273 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 1, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Freightliner 108SD, 2015–2016 Freightliner 114SD, 2015–2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 2 other models — Power Train
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 trucks manufactured January 4, 2015, to April 24, 2015, and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
15V617000 · 14 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jun 17, 2015Crash risk2015 Western Star 4700, 2015 Western Star 4800, 2015 Western Star 4900 — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 trucks manufactured November 15, 2014, to January 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the speedometer may not operate properly, possibly not displaying the vehicle's speed.
15V383000 · 21 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Mar 30, 2015Crash risk2015 Freightliner 108SD, 2015 Freightliner 114SD, 2015 Freightliner 122SD and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Western Star 4700, and Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured October 6, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and equipped with Haldex Life Seal brake chambers. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
15V185000 · 4K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Mar 27, 2015Fire risk2014–2015 Western Star 4700, 2014–2015 Western Star 4900, 2014–2015 Western Star 5700 and 1 other model — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
15V182000 · 2K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Nov 28, 2014Crash risk2015 Freightliner 108SD, 2015 Freightliner 114SD, 2015 Freightliner 122SD and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Columbia Glider, Argosy Glider, Western Star 4700, and Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured September 17, 2014, to November 10, 2014 equipped with Haldex Life Seal brake chambers. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
14V758000 · 2K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Sep 17, 2014Crash risk2015 FCCC MBC, 2015 FCCC MC, 2015 FCCC MT45 and 14 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and M2 Business Class; Thomas Built Buses HDX; Western Star 4700; and FCCC MBC, MC, MT45, MT55, S2C 106CAB, Sport M2 106, XBR, XBS, XCL,XCM, XCR, and XCS vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, to July 31, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
14V566000 · 7K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Sep 3, 2014Crash risk2014–2015 Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured June 24, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured without Anti-lock Brake Systems. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
14V527000 · 3 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Mar 28, 2014Crash risk2014 Freightliner 108SD, 2015 Freightliner 114SD, 2014 Freightliner 122SD and 7 other models — Seat Belts
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, Columbia, and M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
14V150000 · 938 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Nov 29, 2013Crash risk2014 Freightliner 108SD, 2014 Freightliner 114SD, 2014 Freightliner 122SD and 8 other models — Seat Belts
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
13V604000 · 26K units · Daimler Trucks North America
- Sep 5, 2013Crash risk2009–2014 Western Star 4900 — Seat Belts
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2008, through March 22, 2013. A potential misalignment of a clearance hole in the B-pillar reinforcement may affect the performance of the seatbelt D-ring anchorage point.
13V401000 · 650 units · Daimler Trucks North America
- Aug 16, 2012Crash risk2009–2012 Freightliner 114SD, 2009–2012 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2009–2012 Freightliner Cascadia and 3 other models — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.
12V405000 · 2K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 12, 2012Crash risk2013 FCCC Redundant Custom Chassis XC, 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2013 Freightliner Cascadia and 4 other models — Suspension
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 18, 2012, THROUGH MAY 11, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT AXLE-BRAND FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES. THE FRONT KNUCKLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MACHINING ERROR IN THE WHEEL BEARING AREA WHICH MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE SPINDLE FAILURE.
12V266000 · 217 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- May 23, 2012Fire risk2009 Western Star 4900 — Electrical System
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS BUILT WITH DD15 ENGINES. A NEW FORWARD CAB CROSSMEMBER DESIGN REDUCED CLEARANCE FOR CAB MOUNTED BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH POWER CABLES ON STANDARD CAB HEIGHT VEHICLES. DURING CAB ARTICULATION, THE NEW CROSSMEMBER MAY PINCH POWER CABLES AGAINST THE CAB.
12V235000 · 12 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Feb 28, 2012Fire risk2012–2013 Freightliner 114SD, 2006–2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006–2013 Freightliner Cascadia and 7 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
12V074000 · 103K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Dec 27, 2011Safety2011–2012 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2011–2012 Western Star 4900 — Engine and Engine Cooling
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND WESTERN STAR 4900 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DD13 EPA10 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
11V605000 · 66 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Nov 18, 2011Crash risk2011 Western Star 4900 — Power Train
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WELD THAT ATTACHES A TOWER BRACKET TO THE HOUSING IN SUSPECT ASSEMBLIES MAY CRACK AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER WELDING PROCEDURES.
11V558000 · 6 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Sep 16, 2011Fire risk2004–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2004–2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2004–2008 Freightliner Columbia and 4 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE. THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE BETWEEN ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER AND ENGINE BLOCK MAY DEVELOP A SUBSTANTIAL DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
11V478000 · 74K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA