2016 WESTERN STAR 4700 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 WESTERN STAR 4700 has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle systems covered by manufacturer recalls. There are no reported complaints outside of these recalls.
There are 10 recalls involving various components including the engine, transmission, tires, axle hubs, electrical system, brake lights, and fire extinguishers. These recalls address safety risks such as engine stalling, transmission locking, tire and wheel failures, electrical shorts, brake light malfunctions, and defective fire extinguishers.
Recalls- Engine control module. NHTSA recall 15V620000 affects 273 vehicles. The ECM may short circuit and blow a fuse causing the engine to stall without warning. This stalling poses a crash risk. Dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began in October 2015.
- Manual transmission. Recall 15V617000 impacts 14 vehicles with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed transmissions. Reverse gear may remain engaged when shifted to neutral causing the transmission to lock if shifted into a forward gear. This can result in unexpected vehicle movement and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the transmission at no cost. The recall started in November 2015.
- Tires and rims. Recall 21V896000 applies to 307 vehicles. Tires and rims are not rated for the vehicles, violating FMVSS 120. Unapproved tires create performance issues that raise crash risks. Dealers will inspect and replace tires and rims as needed free of charge. Owner notification began in January 2022.
- Front axle hubs. Recall 16V634000 covers 156 vehicles with Conmet aluminum hubs. The front axle weight limit exceeds hub capacity which may cause hub failure and wheel separation. This raises the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace front axle hubs at no charge. Recall started in November 2016.
- Battery cables. Recall 17V588000 affects 32 vehicles. Battery cables may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke causing chafing and electrical shorts, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the battery cables for free. Recall began in November 2017.
- Brake light pressure switch. Recall 17V761000 involves over 438,000 trucks including the 4700. Following hard braking, the switch may fail to illuminate brake lights with light brake application, reducing warning signals to drivers behind. Dealers will repair the brake light system free of charge. The recall began in May 2018.
- Brake lights. Same recall 17V761000 also notes general brake light failures after hard stops, increasing crash risk. Repairs are conducted free of charge by dealers with notification beginning in January 2018.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V810000 covers 24,860 trucks including the 4700. Kidde plastic-handle or push button fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to discharge. Nozzle detachment can cause injury and disable the extinguisher. Owners will be contacted to receive replacement extinguishers from Kidde at no cost. The recall started in April 2018.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved issues related to these safety defects and recalls may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney may help in navigating warranty and recall remedies.
2016 WESTERN STAR 4700 Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
463897
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 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.
2016 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.
2016 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.
2016 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.
2016 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.
2016 WESTERN STAR 4700
14 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 trucks manufactured January 4, 2015, to April 24, 2015, and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
Risk: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 WESTERN STAR 4700
273 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
Risk: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.