Recall 22V338000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Report Date
20220516
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia 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."

Safety Consequence

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will be replace the GAWR labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-933.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2020 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA
2020 WESTERN STAR 4700
2020 WESTERN STAR 5700
2021 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA
2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
2021 WESTERN STAR 5700
2022 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA
2022 WESTERN STAR 4700
2022 WESTERN STAR 4900
2022 WESTERN STAR 5700
2023 FREIGHTLINER NEW CASCADIA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.