CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will be replace the GAWR labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-933.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The Federal Certification Label on certain heavy trucks lists an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Because the stated rating is wrong, the vehicle can be loaded beyond its safe axle limits. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the GAWR labels at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
You should also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether this recall applies to your truck and whether any other recalls are outstanding.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner New Cascadia | 2020202120222023 |
| Western Star 4700 | 202020212022 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2022 |
| Western Star 5700 | 202020212022 |