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Safety Recalls of Western Star 4800 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Western Star 4800. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Western Star 4800.

NHTSA Recall #: 16V634000; Aug. 31, 2016

If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 2015 Freightliner 108SD, 2016 Freightliner 108SD, 2017 Freightliner 108SD, 2014 Freightliner 114SD, 2015 Freightliner 114SD, 2016 Freightliner 114SD, 2017 Freightliner 114SD, 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2014 Freightliner Cascadia, 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2014 Freightliner Coronado, 2015 Freightliner Coronado, 2016 Freightliner Coronado, 2017 Freightliner Coronado, 2014 Western Star 4700, 2015 Western Star 4700, 2016 Western Star 4700, 2017 Western Star 4700, 2014 Western Star 4800, 2015 Western Star 4800, 2016 Western Star 4800, 2017 Western Star 4800, 2014 Western Star 5700, 2015 Western Star 5700, 2016 Western Star 5700, 2017 Western Star 5700

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V383000; Jun. 17, 2015

If the speedometer does not show the vehicle speed, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Western Star 4700, 2015 Western Star 4800, 2015 Western Star 4900

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Recall Summary: Daimler trucks north America, LLC (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015 western star 4700, 4800 and 4900 trucks manufactured November 15, 2014, to January 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the speedometer may not operate properly, possibly not displaying the vehicle's speed. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Western Star 4800 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Aug. 31, 2016	Power Train:axle Hubs	156
Jun. 17, 2015	Electrical System: Instrument Panel	21
Dec. 17, 2001	Electrical System:battery:cables	3,500
May. 14, 2001	Suspension	222

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Western Star 4800 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2017 Western Star 4800	1
2016 Western Star 4800	1
2015 Western Star 4800	2
2014 Western Star 4800	1
2000 Western Star 4800	2
1999 Western Star 4800	1
1998 Western Star 4800	1