WESTERN STAR 4900 2020: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V634000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-11-25 | 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-15 |
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
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."
Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
