Western Star 4900 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Western Star 4900, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jan 10, 2024Crash risk2023 Western Star 4900, 2023 Western Star 6900 — Parking Brake
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
24V013000 · 149 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Apr 4, 2023Crash risk2022 FCCC MT45G, 2022–2023 FCCC MT50E, 2022–2023 FCCC MT55 and 14 other models — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
23V238000 · 306 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Dec 12, 2022Crash risk2020–2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2019–2023 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 3 other models — Tires
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."
22V919000 · 49 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Sep 28, 2022Crash risk2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2022–2023 Western Star 4700, 2023 Western Star 4900 and 2 other models — Steering
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.
22V722000 · 36 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- May 16, 2022Crash risk2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020–2023 Freightliner New Cascadia, 2020–2022 Western Star 4700 and 2 other models — Equipment
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."
22V338000 · 185 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Apr 20, 2022Crash risk2022 Western Star 4700, 2022 Western Star 4900 — Seat Belts
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 vehicles. The seat belts may not be secured properly.
22V269000 · 3 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Mar 30, 2022Crash risk2023 Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 trucks. The inversion valve air lines may have been incorrectly installed, potentially reducing brake performance.
22V205000 · 13 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Dec 8, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Western Star 4900 — Steering
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.
21V946000 · 21 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Nov 17, 2021Crash risk2012–2021 Freightliner 108SD, 2012–2021 Freightliner 114SD, 2016–2020 Freightliner Coronado and 4 other models — Tires
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."
21V896000 · 307 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Nov 12, 2021Fire 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.
21V882000 · 6K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- May 19, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 FCCC MT Chassis, 2021–2022 FCCC S2, 2021–2022 FCCC S2RV and 10 other models — Steering
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.
21V369000 · 8K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Apr 12, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 FCCC MT45, 2021–2022 FCCC MT55, 2022 FCCC S2 and 12 other models — Steering
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.
21V256000 · 12K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Oct 27, 2020Crash risk2021 Freightliner 108SD, 2021 Freightliner 114SD, 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 4 other models — Suspension
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.
20V660000 · 1K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 16, 2020Crash 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 Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD and 122SD and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
20V642000 · 4K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 14, 2020Crash risk2020–2021 Freightliner 108SD, 2020–2021 Freightliner 114SD, 2020–2021 Freightliner Coronado and 2 other models — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 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."
20V634000 · 53 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Sep 3, 2020Crash risk2020–2021 Freightliner 114SD, 2020–2021 Freightliner 122SD, 2020–2021 Western Star 4700 and 1 other model — Suspension
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.
20V539000 · 103 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
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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