2019 Western Star 4900 | 2019 Western Star 4700 — Suspension: front: control arm
Published January 30, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V913000, published January 30, 2019 and initiated December 19, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2019 Western Star 4900 | 2019 Western Star 4700 — Suspension: front: control arm.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 4900
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2019 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2019 WESTERN STAR 4700
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Western Star 4900 | 2019 Western Star 4700 — Suspension: front: control arm recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V913000 on January 30, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 4900.