{"vehicle":{"id":"2017_western-star_4700","year":2017,"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":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V896000","date":"2021-11-17","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC","component":"TIRES","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.\"","mfr_campaign":"FL-908","units":307,"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/21V896000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021697","date":"2021-11-12","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the pass-through power stud (an electrical connection located on the bulkhead) may come into contact with the bulkhead. If this happens, there could be electrical arcing (sparks).\nNote: This recall replaces FL-766 (Transport Canada Recall 2018-190). If your truck was inspected as a part of that recall, but the pass-through power stud was not replaced, your truck requires this repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nElectrical arcing could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the pass-through power stud.","mfr_campaign":"FL-907","units":3071,"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/2021697"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V882000","date":"2021-11-12","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.  The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead.  In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.","mfr_campaign":"FL-907","units":6100,"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/21V882000"},{"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":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V913000","date":"2018-12-19","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; STEERING","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles.  The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.","mfr_campaign":"FL-802","units":501,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2017-02-10","built_to":"2019-07-21","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V913000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V353000","date":"2018-05-29","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.","mfr_campaign":"FL-772","units":8741,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2017-01-03","built_to":"2017-10-31","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V353000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V191000","date":"2018-03-26","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks.  The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead.  In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.","mfr_campaign":"FL-766","units":7128,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2016-10-18","built_to":"2018-02-06","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V191000"},{"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":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017460","date":"2017-09-22","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with all wheel drive, over time, the battery cables could contact the front axle yoke. This could result in the cable chaffing against the yoke and could lead to an electrical short, which could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will inspect the battery cables and repair as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"FL-746","units":14,"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/2017460"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V588000","date":"2017-09-21","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks.  The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.","mfr_campaign":"FL-746","units":32,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2012-12-17","built_to":"2017-07-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V588000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"16V634000","date":"2016-08-31","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs.  These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity.  As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.","mfr_campaign":"FL-718","units":156,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2013-03-15","built_to":"2016-07-29","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/16V634000"}],"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."]}