Western Star

FL873 – Caliper Mounting Bolt Not Tightened Properly – 2021 Western Star 4700 & 5700, Freightliner Business Class M2, Cascadia, & Custom Chassis XC Chassis

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2021 Freightliner Cascadia

January 20, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V018000 Caliper Mounting Bolt Not Tightened Properly The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign … Read more

FL865 – Clutch Failure may Result in Unintended Movement – 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD & 122SD & Western Star 4700, 4900 & 5700

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Freightliner Cascadia

October 16, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V642000 Clutch Failure may Result in Unintended Movement Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V642 Manufacturer Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 6,795   Summary Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FreightlinereBay Cascadia, Business Class … Read more

FL866 – Steer Axle Spindle Nut Snap-Ring Installation – 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD & Business Class M2 & Western Star 4700, 4900 & 5700

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Freightliner Cascadia

October 27, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V660000 Steer Axle Spindle Nut Snap-Ring Installation 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.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V660 Manufacturer Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 1,411   Summary Daimler TruckseBay North … Read more

FL864 – Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120 – 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 & 4900 & Freightliner Coronado, 108SD & 114SD

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Western Star 4900

October 14, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V634000 Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120 Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V634 Manufacturer Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC Components TIRES, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 53   Summary Daimler TruckseBay North … Read more

FL862 – Lower Rear Pivot Cap Screws May Be Too Short – 2020-2021 Western Star 4700, & 4900

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Western Star 4900

September 3, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V539000 Lower Rear Pivot Cap Screws May Be Too Short 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.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V539 Manufacturer Daimler TruckseBay North America … Read more