| Vehicle |
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/22/2017 - 6/20/2017 |
| Recalled on |
7/19/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/14/2017 |
| # Affected |
2,483 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742. |
| 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 |
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for TIRES
2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for TIRES
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