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2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 Safety Overview

The 2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 7 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Equipment:other:labels
  • Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
  • Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for WESTERN STAR 4700 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 22V338000

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-20...

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V338000: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/16/2022
2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 21V369000

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD...

Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V369000: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/19/2021
2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 21V326000

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner Custom Chass...

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 21V326000: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/7/2021
2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 21V256000

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Bu...

A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V256000: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/12/2021
2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 21V206000

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and Wes...

Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V206000: Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/24/2021
2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 21V209000

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Cascadia and West...

If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V209000: If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/24/2021
2021 WESTERN STAR 4700 21V018000

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling 2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightlin...

The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V018000: The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/20/2021

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.