2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle recalls affecting safety components such as seat belts, brakes, tires, and fire extinguishers.
There are 11 recalls involving the 2014 WESTERN STAR 4700. These recalls cover various systems including seat belts, tires, axle hubs, battery cables, brake lights, air brake reservoirs, and fire extinguisher equipment. The recalls address safety risks ranging from impaired egress to brake failure and fire hazards.
Recalls- Seat belts. (13V604000 and 14V150000) 26,310 and 938 vehicles affected. The IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles may partially engage when the release button is pressed, making belts difficult to unlatch. Risk includes hindered egress in emergencies. Dealers will inspect and replace buckles free of charge.
- Tires and rims. (21V896000) 307 vehicles affected. Tires and rims are not approved or rated for these trucks, causing compliance failure. Unapproved tires may have performance issues that increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace defective tires and rims free of charge.
- Front axle hubs. (16V634000) 156 vehicles affected. Front axle hubs may fail due to weight limits exceeding hub capacity, potentially causing wheel separation and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace hubs free of charge.
- Battery cable. (17V588000) 32 vehicles affected. Battery cable may chafe by contacting the all wheel drive axle yoke, creating a short circuit and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and repair cables as needed free of charge.
- Brake light pressure switch. (17V761000) 438,255 vehicles affected. After hard braking, the pressure switch may fail to illuminate brake lights on light pedal application, removing signals to motorists and raising crash risk. Dealers will repair the brake light system free of charge.
- Air brake reservoir capacity. (19V370000) 741 vehicles affected. Insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing crash risk. Dealers will add air reservoir capacity free of charge.
- Kidde fire extinguishers (disposable). (15V182000) 2,226 vehicles affected. Certain extinguishers may fail to discharge properly when the lever is repeatedly pressed, increasing injury risk during fires. Owners can obtain free replacements from Kidde or authorized repair facilities.
- Kidde plastic-handle fire extinguishers. (17V810000) 24,860 vehicles affected. Fire extinguishers may clog or require excessive force to activate. Nozzle detachment may cause injury and render the extinguisher inoperable, elevating fire risks. Owners are instructed to contact Kidde for free replacement extinguishers.
Owners with 2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 trucks who face repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues affecting safety components should consider their possible rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a legal professional specializing in consumer protection may help clarify available options.
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
493825
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 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.
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700
741 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700
156 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.
Risk: If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700
2226 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700
938 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, Columbia, and M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
2014 WESTERN STAR 4700
26310 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Complaints
No complaints found.