2013 WESTERN STAR 4700 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report defects related to fuel system components, tire and rim compatibility, electrical battery cables, brake light operation, and fire extinguisher functionality.
Seven recalls address various vehicle systems, including the engine fuel system, tires and rims, electrical battery cables, exterior lighting, and onboard safety equipment. These recalls involve potential risks such as fuel leaks, tire failures, electrical shorts, brake light malfunctions, and fire extinguisher deficiencies.
Recalls- Engine fuel line support. Recall 12V074000 affects 103,437 vehicles. Damage to the pump-to-rail high-pressure fuel line support system from improper assembly torque can cause fuel leaks. A fuel leak creates road hazards and fire risk. Authorized dealers will replace the fuel line supports free of charge.
- Tires and rims. Recall 21V896000 involves 307 vehicles with unapproved tires and rims not rated for these trucks. This noncompliance can cause tire performance issues increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace tires and rims as needed at no cost.
- Battery cables. Recall 17V588000 covers 32 trucks. Battery cables may contact the all-wheel-drive axle yoke causing chafing and short circuits, which can result in fires. Dealers will inspect and repair cables free of charge.
- Brake light switch. Recall 17V761000 affects 438,255 trucks. After hard braking, the brake light pressure switch may fail to activate brake lights on light pedal application. This failure prevents signaling slowing to other motorists increasing crash risk. Dealers will repair the brake light systems at no charge.
- Brake light system. Recall 17V761000 is identical to the previous item concerning brake light activation issues and repairs for 438,255 trucks.
- Fire extinguisher. Recall 17V810000 involves 24,860 trucks equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button extinguishers. Extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to operate, or nozzles may detach causing injury and inoperability. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for a free replacement.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects related to this model may consider consulting their state lemon law. The law may provide protections for those dealing with persistent vehicle problems or unaddressed recall remedies.
2013 WESTERN STAR 4700 Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
566891
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
307 vehicles affected
TIRES
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
24860 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
438255 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Risk: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
32 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.
Risk: Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
103437 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.