2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 has 0 complaints and 18 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to stability control, steering components, tires, seat belts, and fuel system components as indicated by the recall data.
The 18 recalls cover multiple systems affecting vehicle safety such as electronic stability control, steering, tires, seat belts, and fuel injection.
Recalls- Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Recall 23V299000 affects 266 vehicles due to ESC and tire combinations that may cause understeering during a J-turn, increasing crash risk. Daimler will replace the tires free of charge.
- Seat Belts Fasteners. Recall 22V269000 involves 3 vehicles where seat belts may not be secured properly, risking occupant restraint failure. All vehicles have been remedied with no further owner notification required.
- Steering Tie Rod Assembly. Recall 22V722000 covers 36 vehicles with tie rod clamps that may crack and cause tie rod separation leading to sudden steering loss. Daimler will replace the clamps at no cost.
- Tires and Rims Approval. Recall 21V896000 affects 307 vehicles using tires and rims not approved for these vehicles, risking tire performance issues. Dealers will inspect and replace tires and rims as needed free of charge.
- Steering Arm and Tie Rod Bolts. Recall 21V256000 affects 12,470 vehicles with defective seams in bolts that may fracture causing steering loss. Dealers will replace bolts free of charge and notify owners.
- Steering Tie Rod Clamps. Recall 21V369000 impacts 8,482 vehicles where loose clamps may cause tie rod ends to break or detach, leading to steering loss. Dealers will replace bolts and nuts at no cost.
- Fuel Injection System Fuel Rail. Recall 21V965000 covers 2,843 vehicles with fuel tubes that may fatigue and crack causing high pressure fuel leaks and fire risk. Dealers will replace tubes and install vibration isolators free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to the 2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney is advisable to understand available options.
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700 Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
24407
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700
266 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk: Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700
3 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 vehicles. The seat belts may not be secured properly.
Risk: Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700
36 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700
8482 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Risk: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700
12470 vehicles affected
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Risk: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 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.
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700
2843 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2021-2022 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2021 Western Star WF110, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2019-2021 FCCC XCP Chassis vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.