WESTERN STAR 4700 2020: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V634000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4700 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-11-25 2020-10-14 2020-10-15

Production Dates: 2018-09-04 - 2019-03-29

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-864

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120

Summary

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."

Consequence

Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.