CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Western Star 4700 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2015 Western Star 4700 recalls
Unapproved tires and rims can raise crash risk
Certain heavy-duty trucks were built or equipped with tires and rims that are not approved or rated for the vehicle by the Tire and Rim Association or the tire manufacturer.
Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk
Some heavy trucks may have an air brake reservoir (tank) that is too small to meet federal brake standards.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach
Certain heavy trucks are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged.
Brake lights may fail to turn on after hard braking
On certain heavy trucks, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights when the brake pedal is lightly applied after hard braking.
Battery Cable May Chafe and Cause a Fire
Some trucks have a battery cable that may contact the all-wheel-drive axle yoke.
Front Wheel Hubs May Fail, Causing Wheel Separation
Certain heavy-duty trucks built between March 2013 and July 2016 are equipped with aluminum non-high capacity front axle hubs that may be too weak for the front axle weight rating specified for the vehicle.
Truck May Roll Backward After Shifting Out of Reverse
Certain 2015-2016 Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions built between January 4 and April 24, 2015 may have a problem where the reverse gear stays engaged after the shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral.
Speedometer may fail to show speed, risking speeding
Certain 2015 Western Star trucks built between November 15, 2014 and January 30, 2015 may have a speedometer that does not operate properly and may fail to display the vehicle's speed.
Brake Drag Can Cause Loss of Control on Highways
Certain 2015 heavy trucks built between October 2014 and February 2015 may have brake chambers with an improperly seated diaphragm.
Fire extinguisher may not fully discharge in a fire
Some 2014-2015 Western Star trucks built between July 2013 and December 2014 are equipped with Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers that may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
2015 Western Star 4700 questions
Does the 2015 Western Star 4700 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2015 Western Star 4700: Unapproved tires and rims can raise crash risk; Insufficient air brake reservoir may reduce braking, raising crash risk; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach; Brake lights may fail to turn on after hard braking; Battery Cable May Chafe and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Western Star 4700 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.