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 14 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail
- Tires
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
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.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2...
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 21V965000: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Frei...
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V896000: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 202...
A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.
NHTSA Recall 20V660000: A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 and 4900...
Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 20V634000: Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122S...
If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
NHTSA Recall 20V539000: If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700...
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 20V281000: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-202...
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 20V211000: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.