{"vehicle":{"id":"2018_western-star_4700","year":2018,"make":"Western Star","model":"4700"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026091","date":"2026-03-03","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the relay for the tarp system may not have been installed properly. As a result, water could enter the relay and cause it to short circuit.\nNote: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a Roll-Rite tarp system.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA relay that short circuits could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nParts for Trucks will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the tarp system relay.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":15,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"base","models":["4700SF"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026091"},{"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":"2021271","date":"2021-05-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak.\nNote: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a Cummins L9 or ISX12 diesel engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nCummins 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.","mfr_campaign":"FL-886","units":731,"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/2021271"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V326000","date":"2021-05-07","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"FL-886","units":9662,"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/21V326000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2020488","date":"2020-10-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks equipped with an Eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (ECA), a component within the clutch assembly could fail. If this happens, the broken clutch components could prevent the transmission from disengaging or shifting to neutral. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, even if the parking brake is applied.\nNote: This recall replaces FL-803 (Transport Canada recall 2018-714). Trucks that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nSudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could create a risk of injury or a crash.\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 clutch and update the transmission software.","mfr_campaign":"FL-865","units":966,"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/2020488"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"20V642000","date":"2020-10-16","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD and 122SD and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles.  An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.","mfr_campaign":"FL-865","units":4329,"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/20V642000"},{"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":"2018719","date":"2018-12-20","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"On certain vehicles, the bolts that join the steering and tie rod arm to the steering knuckle may not have been properly tightened. This could lead to a separation of the tie rod arm and cause a loss of steering control. This could create a risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Daimler Trucks North America Authorized Service Facilities will inspect the steering and tie rod arm bolts to ensure they are torqued correctly and install new fasteners as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"FL-802","units":31,"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/2018719"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018714","date":"2018-12-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-488.\n\nOn certain vehicles equipped with an Eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (ECA), an internal component within the clutch assembly may have been manufactured improperly and could fail. If this occurs, the broken clutch components could prevent the transmission from disengaging or shifting to neutral. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, even if the parking brake is applied, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks of North America Authorized Service Facilities will recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and replace components as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"FL-803","units":1472,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Superseded","match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2018714"},{"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":"18V903000","date":"2018-12-19","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches.  An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.","mfr_campaign":"FL-803","units":6795,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2017-04-10","built_to":"2018-07-02","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V903000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018550","date":"2018-10-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued.  This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could lead to the caliper detaching.  Insufficiently torqued fasteners may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, which would result in increased stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks of North America Service Facilities will inspect the bolts, and repair as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"FL-794","units":482,"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/2018550"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V703000","date":"2018-10-05","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks.  The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.","mfr_campaign":"FL-794","units":5534,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2017-11-01","built_to":"2018-10-16","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V703000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018285","date":"2018-05-30","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could lead to the caliper detaching. Insufficiently torqued fasteners may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, which would result in increased stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks of North America Service Facilities will inspect the bolts, and repair as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2017-580. Vehicles repaired as part of the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.","mfr_campaign":"FL-772","units":683,"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/2018285"},{"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":"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":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017580","date":"2017-11-28","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with certain air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued.  This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could lead to the caliper detaching.  Insufficiently torqued fasteners may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, which would result in increased stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks of North America Service Facilities will inspect the bolts, and repair as necessary. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018285 (FL-772). Please see <a href=\"http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018285\">recall 2018285</a> for more information.","mfr_campaign":"FL-758","units":327,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Superseded","match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017580"},{"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":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017357","date":"2017-07-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"On certain vehicles, certain tow hooks that are used for recovery purposes may have been incorrectly manufactured and may not meet material strength specifications. If the tow hook were to fail during towing or a recovery operation, a sudden release of the vehicle without warning could occur, increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will inspect tow hooks for a certain manufacture date code, and replace if needed.","mfr_campaign":"FL-742","units":320,"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/2017357"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V452000","date":"2017-07-17","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"EQUIPMENT","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks.  These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.","mfr_campaign":"FL-742","units":2483,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4700"],"built_from":"2017-05-22","built_to":"2017-06-20","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V452000"}],"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."]}