# Recalls that may apply to the 2020 Western Star 4700 A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [22V919000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V919000.md), 2022-12-12: TIRES; WHEELS:RIM. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2020\-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019\-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019\-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25\-inch rims. 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." - [22V338000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V338000.md), 2022-05-16: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020\-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020\-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating \(GAWR\) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." - [21V965000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V965000.md), 2021-12-13: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019\-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2021\-2022 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2021 Western Star WF110, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2019\-2021 FCCC XCP Chassis vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak. - [21V896000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V896000.md), 2021-11-17: TIRES. 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." - [21V326000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V326000.md), 2021-05-07: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2018\-2021 Freightliner Custom Chass XC Chassis, 108SD, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak. - [21V206000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V206000.md), 2021-03-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2019\-2021 Western Star 4700 and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt. - [20V634000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V634000.md), 2020-10-14: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES. 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." - [20V539000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V539000.md), 2020-09-03: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE. 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. - [20V281000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V281000.md), 2020-05-18: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2019\-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 vehicles. A particular wire in the ground harness may be undersized, possibly resulting in a melted connector in the ground circuit harness. If the connector becomes damaged, under certain circumstances, the engine may stall without the ability to restart. - [20V211000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V211000.md), 2020-04-10: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020\-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 and 4900 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating \(GAWR\) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) number 120, "Wheels and Rims \- Other Than Passenger Cars." - [20V127000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V127000.md), 2020-03-03: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2019\-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom Chassis XC vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. Built 2018\-09\-04 to 2019\-03\-29. - [19V769000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V769000.md), 2019-10-25: STEERING. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4700 vehicles. The steering shaft may have been improperly installed, potentially causing a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front axle wheels. Built 2019\-01\-04 to 2019\-10\-04. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2022715](/recalls/tc/2022715.md), 2022-12-12: Tires. Issue: Certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail. Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America \(DTNA\) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the affected tires. - [2021756](/recalls/tc/2021756.md), 2021-12-13: Fuel System. Issue: On certain trucks, the fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors may crack and create a fuel leak. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Cummins X12 diesel engines. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service center to replace the fuel tubes for cylinders 4, 5 and 6 and install vibration isolators. - [2021706](/recalls/tc/2021706.md), 2021-11-17: Tires. Issue: Certain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail. Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America \(DTNA\) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. You will be instructed to bring your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility when a repair is available. - [2021271](/recalls/tc/2021271.md), 2021-05-07: Fuel System. Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a Cummins L9 or ISX12 diesel engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Cummins authorized service center to inspect the fuel rail. If damage is found, the fuel rail and fuel lines will be replaced. If no damage is found, the fuel rail will be reassembled with new crush washers using a special tool. - [2021172](/recalls/tc/2021172.md), 2021-03-24: Electrical. Issue: On certain trucks, an undersized wire in the ground circuit harness could overheat and melt a connector. If this happens, the engine may stall and you may not be able to restart it. Safety Risk: A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America \(DTNA\) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an authorized DTNA Service Facility to replace the ground wire harness. - [2020551](/recalls/tc/2020551.md), 2020-11-12: Structure. Issue: On certain trucks, the welds that attach the trailer hitch may crack due to improper welding. As a result, the hitch could detach from the truck while towing a trailer. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks with trailer hitches installed by Commercial Truck Equipment. Safety Risk: A trailer that detaches from a truck could create a risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Commercial Truck Equipment will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the trailer hitch and repair or replace it, as necessary. You should stop using the trailer hitch until the inspection and repair have been completed. - [2020217](/recalls/tc/2020217.md), 2020-05-18: Electrical. Issue: On certain trucks, an undersized wire in the ground circuit harness could overheat and melt a connector. If this happens, the engine may stall and you may not be able to restart it. Safety Risk: A loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America \(DTNA\) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an authorized DTNA Service Facility to replace the ground wire harness. - [2020086](/recalls/tc/2020086.md), 2020-03-03: Brakes. Issue: On certain trucks equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. This could cause the caliper bolts to loosen and result in reduced brake effectiveness. Safety Risk: Reduced brake effectiveness could cause an increase in stopping distance and create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to an authorized Daimler Trucks of North America Service Facility to inspect and replace the brake caliper bolts as necessary. - [2019539](/recalls/tc/2019539.md), 2019-10-25: Steering. Issue: On certain trucks, the steering shaft assembly may not have been installed correctly. This could cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Daimler Trucks of North America authorized service facility to inspect the steering shaft assembly. It will be repaired if required. - [2019499](/recalls/tc/2019499.md), 2019-10-04: Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain trucks, the warning indicator for low air brake pressure shows “BRAKE AIR” instead of a low brake pressure symbol. Recent changes to Canadian regulations require this symbol to be used. Note: This recall only affect trucks equipped with an ICU4Me or a Light Bar Cluster configuration. Safety Risk: While there is a low risk to safety, as per Canadian regulations, the indicator must use common symbols, instead of words, to avoid driver confusion. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Daimler Trucks of North America authorized service facility to replace the instrument cluster panel. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. JSON: [/v1/vehicles/2020_western-star_4700/recalls](/v1/vehicles/2020_western-star_4700/recalls) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%202020%20Western%20Star%204700&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fmakes%2Fwestern-star%2F4700%2F2020%2Frecalls&vehicle=2020%20Western%20Star%204700)