2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 RECALL - #16V634000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE HUBS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
3/15/2013 - 7/29/2016 |
| Recalled on |
8/31/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/1/2016 |
| # Affected |
156 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718. |
| 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.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for TIRES
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for TIRES
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