Western Star recalls
113 NHTSA vehicle recalls since 2010 across 15 models.
Latest Western Star recalls
26V583000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2020–2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49XThe brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking initiated by…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement2,404unitsSep 926V079000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2020–2027 Western Star 47X, Western Star 49XA stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed or may corrode, which can…ElectricalFree replacement27KunitsFeb 1125V760000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2020–2026 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 122SD +moreThe axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.Steering & suspensionFree repair19KunitsNov 202525V601000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2025–2026 FCCC MT45, FCCC MT45G, FCCC MT50E +moreThe brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement402unitsSep 202525V603000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2024–2026 FCCC MT45G, FCCC MT55G, FCCC S2C 106 +moreThe tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.Steering & suspensionFree replacement343unitsSep 202525V326000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2020–2026 Western Star 47X, Western Star 49XA stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short…ElectricalFree replacement22KunitsJun 202525V295000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia +moreThe air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement68unitsMay 202525V187000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2025–2026 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2 +moreA software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update1,968unitsMar 202524V736000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2025 FCCC Xcm, FCCC Xcp, Freightliner Cascadia +moreThe fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.Fuel systemFree replacement620unitsOct 202424V668000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2020–2025 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2 +moreThe brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update17KunitsSep 202424V571000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2025 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2 +moreThe tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and…Steering & suspensionFree replacement3,799unitsAug 202424V509000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 47X +moreThe tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.Steering & suspensionFree replacement61unitsJul 202424V402000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2025 FCCC S2C, FCCC S2RV, Freightliner 108SD +moreThe front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.Steering & suspensionFree replacement541unitsJun 202424V393000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2025 FCCC MC, FCCC MT45, FCCC MT45G +moreThe wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.Steering & suspensionFree replacement285unitsJun 202424V084000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2022–2024 Western Star 49XThe suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the…Steering & suspensionFree replacement49unitsFeb 202424V058000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2024–2025 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49XThe Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters.Brakes & stabilityFree software update7unitsJan 202424V013000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2023 Western Star 4900, Western Star 6900A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement149unitsJan 202423V348000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2023 Western Star 57XThe interior turn signals may flash too quickly and not align with the exterior turn signal flashing.ElectricalFree software update47unitsMay 202323V299000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2020–2024 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Classic Cascadia +moreThe vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement266unitsApr 202323V238000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2022–2023 FCCC MT45G, FCCC MT50E, FCCC MT55 +moreThe tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.Steering & suspensionFree replacement306unitsApr 202323V208000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2020–2021 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49XThe hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event.Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update24KunitsMar 202323V073000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2017–2023 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 47X +moreThe brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking…Brakes & stabilityFree software update70KunitsFeb 202322V919000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2019–2023 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 122SD, Freightliner Business Class M2 +moreThe vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims.TiresFree replacement49unitsDec 202222V817000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2017–2023 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia +moreThe brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive…Driver assistanceFree software update219KunitsNov 202222V722000 · Daimler Trucks North America, Llc2022–2023 Freightliner 114SD, Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900 +moreThe tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.Steering & suspensionFree replacement36unitsSep 2022
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