WESTERN STAR 4900 2020: TIRES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V896000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4900 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-04-22 2021-11-17 2021-11-18

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-908

Component: TIRES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 307

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. 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

Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL-908.

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.nhtsa.gov.