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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V338000

2022 Western Star 4900 | 2022 Western Star 4700 | 2021 Western Star 4700 | 2021 Western Star 5700 | 2020 Western Star 5700 | 2020 Western Star 4700 | 2023 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2022 Western Star 5700 | 2020 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2022 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia — Equipment: other: labels

Published May 16, 2022 · Recall initiated: May 16, 2022

Summary

NHTSA records recall 22V338000, published May 16, 2022. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2022 Western Star 4900 | 2022 Western Star 4700 | 2021 Western Star 4700 | 2021 Western Star 5700 | 2020 Western Star 5700 | 2020 Western Star 4700 | 2023 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2022 Western Star 5700 | 2020 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2022 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia — Equipment: other: labels.

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What's the hazard

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."

What to do

Dealers will be replace the GAWR labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-933.

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Recall details

Brand
WESTERN STAR
Model
4900
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2022 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2021 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2020 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2020 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2023 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA | 2022 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2020 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA | 2021 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA | 2022 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA | 2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2022 Western Star 4900 | 2022 Western Star 4700 | 2021 Western Star 4700 | 2021 Western Star 5700 | 2020 Western Star 5700 | 2020 Western Star 4700 | 2023 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2022 Western Star 5700 | 2020 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2022 Freightliner New Cascadia | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia — Equipment: other: labels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V338000 on May 16, 2022. Reported hazard: 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."

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will be replace the GAWR labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-933.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 4900.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)