Western Star 4900 (2017-2018): Suspension
Recall 17V521000 · Aug 24, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
38
vehicles affected
38
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V521000
- Date
- Aug 24, 2017
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 38
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Springs > Leaf spring assembly
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The front axle weight capacity may exceed the spring capacity.
What can happen
Overloaded springs may result in the front axle separating from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle springs, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-745.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 4900 | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V521000?
1 model: Western Star 4900 (2017-2018), about 38 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V521000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle springs, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-745.
What can happen?
Overloaded springs may result in the front axle separating from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.