CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 and 4900 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL847.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain heavy-duty trucks built by Daimler Trucks North America have a certification label that may list an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The label is meant to tell the owner how much weight each axle can safely carry. Because the rating may be wrong, the vehicle could be loaded beyond what it is designed to carry, and these trucks also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 for wheels and rims.
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when loading cargo or towing.
Daimler Trucks North America will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will update the GAWR labels free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020, and owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 using recall number FL847. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 108SD | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 20202021 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 20202021 |
| Western Star 4700 | 20202021 |
| Western Star 4900 | 20202021 |