Western Star 4900 2021

• Recall 233700 [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 204370 [USA]: Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 western star 4900 vehicles. The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.
  dealers will inspect and replace the pinch bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on february 28, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-914.
  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 208959 [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 215448 [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 198761 [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 143966 [USA]: 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.
  Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2021 freightliner cascadia, 2021 freightliner 108sd, 114sd and business class m2 and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hub cap plug, and reinstall or replace of the snap-ring as needed, free of charge. The recall began december 18, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-866.
  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 156177 [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 148783 [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 142030 [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 2021739 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: on certain trucks, the steering shaft may not have been properly installed at the base of the steering column assembly. As a result, the shaft could separate from the steering gear and cause a loss of steering. 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 inspect the steering shaft and ensure that it is installed correctly. It will be repaired, if necessary.

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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 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 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 2021063 [Canada]: Powertrain
  Issue: on a small number of trucks, the cap screws that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the flywheel could detach. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels and parts could be ejected from the engine compartment. Safety risk: a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Parts that are ejected from the engine compartment could create a risk of injury. Corrective actions: cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a cummins authorized service center to tighten the flywheel cap screws. Cummins will repair damaged components, as necessary.

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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 2022300 [Canada]: Steering
  Issue: on certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering. Safety risk: a loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: daimler truck north america (dtna) will contact owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

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