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Daimler Trucks vehicles recalled for incorrect axle weight label

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4900, 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, and 2027 Western Star 49X vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls

What to do

  1. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and use recall number F1045.
  2. Watch for owner notification letters, which are expected to be mailed January 5, 2027.
  3. The remedy is still under development, so the notice doesn't yet say how the problem will be fixed.
Call · 800-547-0712Official notice ↗

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Products
2020 WESTERN STAR 4900 · 2024 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA · 2027 WESTERN STAR 49X

Details

Units affected
7
Recall number
26V736000

In the NHTSA's words

Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4900, 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, and 2027 Western Star 49X vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Hazard
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 5, 2027. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1045.

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