Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 And 4900 And Freightliner Coronado, 108Sd And 114Sd Vehicles. The Vehicle Certification Label Contains Incorrect Information, Stating A Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr) That Exceeds The Tire Capacity Rating. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 120, “Wheels And Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars.”
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
4700
Year
2021
Recall Campaign Number
20V634000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Incorrect Weight Rating Information On The Certification Labels Could Result In Potential Overloading Of The Axles, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install Accurate Gawr Labels, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 25, 2020. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-864.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
53
Date Owners Notified
20201125
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20201014
Make Campaign Number
FL-864
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120