CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The vehicle certification label on these trucks lists a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that is higher than the capacity of the tires. Because the label overstates what the axles can safely carry, the vehicle may be loaded beyond its safe limit, which the notice says could increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 for wheels and rims.
The manufacturer, Daimler Trucks North America, will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate GAWR labels at no cost. The recall began November 25, 2020. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-864.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to have the correct label installed. Until the corrected label is in place, be mindful of the load you carry and make sure it stays within the limits of your tires and axles.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 108SD | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 20202021 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 20202021 |
| Western Star 4700 | 20202021 |
| Western Star 4900 | 20202021 |