CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Western Star 4700 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).
2018 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.
Electrical arc from power stud can cause fire
Certain heavy trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead.
Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire in Diesel Trucks
Certain diesel trucks may have a sealing washer that does not seat correctly where the high pressure fuel rail connects, which can let fuel leak from the fuel rail assembly.
Clutch Can Fail, Allowing Vehicle to Move Unexpectedly
An internal component inside the clutch assembly may fail.
Clutch Defect Can Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement
A component inside the Eaton ECA heavy-duty clutch assembly may fail, which can cause the vehicle to move unintentionally.
Loose Steering Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
Certain 2017 Freightliner custom chassis trucks may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Some 2018 Freightliner and Freightliner Custom Chassis trucks may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts May Reduce Braking Power
Certain 2017 FCCC chassis equipped with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory, so the bolts can loosen over time.
Power Stud May Arc Against Bulkhead, Risking Fire
A power stud that passes through the truck's bulkhead can, in certain circumstances, contact the bulkhead and produce an electrical arc.
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.
Tow hooks may fail during recovery, risking injury
Certain 2018 heavy-duty trucks have tow hooks used for recovery operations that may fail during use.
Most common 2018 Western Star 4700 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
The contact was driving the company's vehicle which was a 2018 Western Star 4700. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph at a curve and suddenly the front passenger tire began to wobble. The contact lost control of the vehicle's steering ability. The contact stated the vehicle began to lose complete control and then flipped over to the right side. The air bags did not deploy. The contact had injuries to their shoulder and medical attention was not needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle had not been deemed totaled. The contact stated they were told by the owner of the vehicle that the dealer was made aware of the failure, however, the diagnos
2018 Western Star 4700 questions
Does the 2018 Western Star 4700 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2018 Western Star 4700: Unapproved tires and rims can raise crash risk; Electrical arc from power stud can cause fire; Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire in Diesel Trucks; Clutch Can Fail, Allowing Vehicle to Move Unexpectedly; Clutch Defect Can Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Western Star 4700?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.