{"vehicle":{"id":"2012_western-star_4700","year":2012,"make":"Western Star","model":"4700"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021706","date":"2021-11-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Tires","summary":"Issue:\nCertain 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.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nDaimler 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.","mfr_campaign":"FL-908","units":948,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021706"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019336","date":"2019-07-04","manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks equipped with electronic stability control (ESC), the brake lights may turn on when the automatic traction control (ATC) activates. Canadian regulations do not allow brake lights to turn on when the automatic traction control activates.\n\nSafety Risk:\nBrake lights that turn on when a vehicle is not slowing could confuse other drivers.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facility. The truck will either be reprogrammed or retrofitted so the brake lights do not turn on when the automatic traction control (ATC) activates.","mfr_campaign":"FL-792","units":1280,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019336"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019237","date":"2019-05-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nCertain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity to ensure the brakes work even with heavy use or when there is a partial loss of the air system.\n\nSafety Risk:\nReduced braking could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facility to modify the truck to ensure it meets Canadian regulations.","mfr_campaign":"FL-815","units":110,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019237"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017636","date":"2017-12-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Accessories","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage.  Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly.  Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href=\"https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/\">www.kidde.com</a>.","mfr_campaign":"FL-759","units":16510,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017636"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V810000","date":"2017-12-15","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"EQUIPMENT","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks.  These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher.  Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.  For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf","mfr_campaign":"FL-759","units":24860,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2001-07-11","built_to":"2016-08-19","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V810000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017583","date":"2017-11-28","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles with air brakes, after several hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal. If the brake lights do not illuminate, following road users would be unaware of the intent of the driver to slow the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will repair the brake light pressure switch.","mfr_campaign":"FL-756","units":41763,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017583"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V761000","date":"2017-11-27","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.  After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.","mfr_campaign":"FL-756","units":438255,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2007-03-27","built_to":"2017-11-21","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V761000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"12V405000","date":"2012-08-16","manufacturer":"DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA","component":"EQUIPMENT","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets.  The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail.  The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.","mfr_campaign":"FL-631","units":1663,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2008-07-07","built_to":"2011-12-15","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/12V405000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2012281","date":"2012-08-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain trucks, the air tank mounting brackets may crack, which could allow the tank to detach from the vehicle.  An air tank separating from the vehicle could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander.  As well, loss of an air tank would cause a loss of service brakes, which could increase stopping distances, possibly causing a crash.  These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace the air tank mounting brackets.","mfr_campaign":"FL-631","units":147,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2012281"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"12V074000","date":"2012-02-28","manufacturer":"DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL","summary":"DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012.  THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK.  AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.","mfr_campaign":"12C-2","units":103437,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/12V074000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2012080","date":"2012-02-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"On certain trucks equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 or DD16 engine, the support system for the high pressure fuel line (between the fuel pump and the fuel delivery rail) may be damaged during a service repair procedure.  Incorrect torque applied to the dampener \"P\" clip fasteners may damage the fasteners, which could allow the clips to loosen.  This could result in a cracked fuel line and a diesel fuel leak.  Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot engine surface and cause a fire.  As well, diesel fuel spilt on the roadway could endanger other road users by making the roadway unexpectedly slippery.  These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel line and install a more robust fuel line support system.","mfr_campaign":"12C-2 / FL-622","units":11923,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2012080"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}