Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V521000

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly

Daimler Trucks North America LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-08-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V521000

Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly

Component
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
38
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-24
Owners notified
2017-10-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Overloaded springs may result in the front axle separating from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
WESTERN STAR 49002018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.