WESTERN STAR 4700 2021: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V539000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4700 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-10-30 2020-09-03 2020-09-04

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-862

Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 103

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Truckers North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

Consequence

If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower rear pivot cap screws for the proper length, correcting the hardware as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-862.

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.