Western Star 4700 2022

• Recall 234225 [USA]: Understeering during a j-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 freightliner cascadia, 2021-2024 freightliner m2 business class, 2022 western star 4700, and 2020 freightliner classic cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a j-turn. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 136, "electronic stability control systems on heavy vehicles."
  dtna will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 19, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl971.
  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.

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• Recall 234870 [USA]: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022-2023 western star 4700 and 2023 western star 4900, 49x, 6900, and freightliner 114sd vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
  dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl955.
  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.

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• Recall 204090 [USA]: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020 freightliner cascadia, 2020-2022 western star 4700 and 5700, 2022 western star 4900, and 2020-2023 freightliner new cascadia vehicles. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) listed on the federal certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
  dealers will be replace the gawr labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 14, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-933.
  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.

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• Recall 206059 [USA]: Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 western star 4900 and 4700 vehicles. The seat belts may not be secured properly.
  all vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-927.
  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.

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• Recall 206797 [USA]: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2022 western star 4700, 2019-2022 freightliner 114sd, 2021-2022 western star 49x, freightliner cascadia p4, 2022 western star 47x, 2021 western star wf110, 2020 western star wj121, and 2019-2021 fccc xcp chassis vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
  dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 28, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-915.
  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.

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• Recall 208967 [USA]: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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."
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 215463 [USA]: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 freightliner 114sd, 122sd, business class m2, cascadia, 108sd, western star 4900, 4700, 5700, custom chass rv chassis, custom chass s2 chassis, custom chass xc chassis, custom chass xb chassis, and custom chass mt chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
  dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 23, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-888.
  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.

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• Recall 198787 [USA]: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 114sd, 108sd, 122sd, custom chass s2 chassis, custom chass xb chassis, custom chass xc chassis, and custom chass mt chassis western star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on june 10, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-884.
  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.

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• Recall 2021756 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Issue: on certain trucks, the fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors may crack and create a fuel leak. Note: this recall only affects trucks equipped with a cummins x12 diesel engines. Safety risk: a fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a cummins authorized service center to replace the fuel tubes for cylinders 4, 5 and 6 and install vibration isolators.

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• Recall 2021706 [Canada]: Tires
  Issue: certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail. Safety risk: a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: daimler trucks north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. You will be instructed to bring your truck to a dtna authorized service facility when a repair is available.

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• Recall 2021695 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Issue: on certain trucks, the tail lamps on the trailer do not turn on when the daytime running lamps (drls) are on. New canadian regulations require that, if a vehicle has dash backlighting, the low beam headlamps and tail lamps must automatically switch on when it is dark or the tail lamps must stay on at all times. Safety risk: driving without tail lamps in low light conditions could make the truck less visible and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: daimler trucks north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dtna authorized service facility to install a jumper harness.

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• Recall 2021399 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: on certain trucks built with aluminum battery cables, the terminal that attaches the battery cable to the frame may break. If this happens, there could be a loss of electrical power and the engine could shut off suddenly. Safety risk: a loss of power while driving could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: daimler trucks north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dtna authorized service facility to inspect the battery cables for corrosion and/or damage. They will be repaired or replaced with copper cables, as necessary.

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• Recall 2021304 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the tie rod clamp may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the tie rod end could loosen and separate. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Safety risk: a loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: daimler trucks north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dtna authorized service facility to replace the tie rod clamp nuts and bolts.

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• Recall 2021219 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: on certain trucks, the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts may be defective and could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Note: this recall only affects trucks built with a detroit front axle. Safety risk: a loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: daimler trucks north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dtna authorized service facility to replace the tie rod arm bolts and the steering arm bolts.

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• Recall 2021172 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: on certain trucks, an undersized wire in the ground circuit harness could overheat and melt a connector. If this happens, the engine may stall and you may not be able to restart it. Safety risk: a loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: daimler trucks north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an authorized dtna service facility to replace the ground wire harness.

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• Recall 2022203 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Issue: on one truck, a bolt that secures the passenger's seat belt may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the seat belt may not work as designed in a crash. Safety risk: a seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective actions: daimler truck north america (dtna) will notify the owner by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dtna authorized service facility to inspect and tighten the seat belt tether bolts, as required.

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