Western Star 4900 2020

• Recall 233696 [USA]: Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2023 freightliner 114sd, 2023 freightliner 122sd, 2020 western star 4700, 2019-2022 western star 4900, 2019-2023 freightliner business class m2, and 2021 freightliner cascadia vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims. 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."
  dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 2, 2023. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-962.
  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 208957 [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 156173 [USA]: Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 western star 4700 and 4900 and freightliner coronado, 108sd and 114sd vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a gross axle weight rating (gawr) that exceeds the tire capacity rating. 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."
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate gawr labels, free of charge. The recall began november 25, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-864.
  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 148782 [USA]: 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.
  Daimler truckers north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 freightliner 114sd, 122sd and western star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain sl2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 30, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-862.
  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 142028 [USA]: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
  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."
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the gawr labels, free of charge. The recall began may 28, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl847.
  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 142734 [USA]: If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent windows, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on december 27, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-836.
  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 143337 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  dtna will notify owners and dealers will install reinforcement clips with mechanical fasteners on each baggage and sleeper door hinge, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on december 6, 2019. The recall began september 21, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl834.
  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 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 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 2021094 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: on certain trucks, a leak around the windshield could allow water to collect in the connector for the recirculation door actuator for the heating and air condition system. This could lead to damage of the wiring and other parts. As a result, the air conditioning and heating systems may not work properly. There could also be a chance of a short circuit. Safety risk: a short circuit could create the risk of fire. Corrective actions: daimler trucks north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail and provide information on how to inspect for water leaks around the windshield. This is particularly important if the windshield has been replaced. Any repairs necessary to fix a leak or replace parts will be at the owner's expense.

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• Recall 2020551 [Canada]: Structure
  Issue: on certain trucks, the welds that attach the trailer hitch may crack due to improper welding. As a result, the hitch could detach from the truck while towing a trailer. Note: this recall only affects certain trucks with trailer hitches installed by commercial truck equipment. Safety risk: a trailer that detaches from a truck could create a risk of a crash. Corrective actions: commercial truck equipment will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the trailer hitch and repair or replace it, as necessary. You should stop using the trailer hitch until the inspection and repair have been completed.

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• Recall 2020419 [Canada]: Suspension
  Issue: on certain trucks, the lift axle pivot bolts may be too short and may not be properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could come loose or break. If this happens, parts could fall from the truck. Note: this recall only affects trucks built with watson chalin sl2065 lift axles. Safety risk: large fasteners that fall on the road could create a road hazard for others 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 replace the lift axle pivot bolts.

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• Recall 2020155 [Canada]: Label
  Issue: on certain trucks, the compliance label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (gawr). This could lead to overloading and cause poor handling or a tire failure. Safety risk: poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and result in a crash. Corrective actions: daimler trucks north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take the truck to a dtna authorized service facility to install a label with the correct gawr. For one of the involved trucks, the tires will also be replaced.

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• Recall 2019552 [Canada]: Structure
  Issue: on certain trucks, the strut-rod for the sleeper cab vent windows may not be properly attached. This could cause the vent window to over rotate and detach from the vehicle. Safety risk: a window that separates from a moving vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a daimler trucks of north america authorized service facility to replace the vent windows.

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• Recall 2019508 [Canada]: Structure
  Issue: on certain trucks, the baggage and/or sleeper side doors may not be properly attached to their hinges. This could cause the door(s) to detach while driving. Safety risk: a baggage and/or sleeper side door that falls from the truck could create a road hazard for others 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 vehicle to a dtna authorized service facility to install two reinforcement clips on each baggage and sleeper door hinge.

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• Recall 2019499 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Issue: on certain trucks, the warning indicator for low air brake pressure shows “brake air” instead of a low brake pressure symbol. Recent changes to canadian regulations require this symbol to be used. Note: this recall only affect trucks equipped with an icu4me or a light bar cluster configuration. Safety risk: while there is a low risk to safety, as per canadian regulations, the indicator must use common symbols, instead of words, to avoid driver confusion. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a daimler trucks of north america authorized service facility to replace the instrument cluster panel.

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Center pin in front leaf springs is not long enough to enter hole in front axle which, keeps them from moving side to side and front to rear. This caused axle to move front and back egg shaping the spacers and causing u bolts to loosen. This could have been catastrophic if it had not been caught by mechanic after i noticed something not being right. The front axle could have folded under the weight of the truck had i had to apply the brakes hard to stop which could have caused a terrible accident. This has kept me in the shop for over a week. Now i have a huge bill and a truck note to pay because of negligence on behalf of western star trucks.There are other trucks that have experienced this same problem and no cure found from western star not to mention how many truck are on the highway right now with the same issue like a ticking time bomb. They have denied responsibility for this but, the truck came from their factory this way and the new springs had the the same size center pin so, the mechanic had to find longer center pins that would actually go down into the axle. I have some pictures and crows truck center in memphis did the work and we have kept all of the old parts. The mechanic notated his findings on the invoice.