Western Star recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Overloaded springs may result in the front axle separating from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle springs, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-745.
Vehicles covered
- Western Star 4900 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V521000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 24, 2017
- Owners notified
- Oct 16, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 38
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 18, 2016 to Jul 24, 2017
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-745
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Western Star recall: Parking brake Jan 10, 2024
- Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses and more recall: Steering Apr 4, 2023
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Tires Dec 12, 2022
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering Sep 28, 2022
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Equipment May 16, 2022
- Western Star recall: Seat belts Apr 20, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.