2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #20V634000
RECALL FOR TIRES
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 and 4900 and Freightliner Coronado, 108SD and 114SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the tire capacity rating. 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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
Recalled on |
10/15/2020 |
Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
Owners Notified on |
11/25/2020 |
# Affected |
53 |
Recalled for |
TIRES |
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Description |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 and 4900 and Freightliner Coronado, 108SD and 114SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the tire capacity rating. 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." |
Consequences |
Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action |
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-864. |
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 |
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, REAR WINDOW
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for WHEELS, RIM
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