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2020 Western Star 47x Recall

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Active Safety 2020 Western Star 47x Recalls (5)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2020 Western Star 47x in Canada.

Ref #2023-051 Campaign : FL-966
2023-02-10 20 527 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply when the roll stability control system activates. If this happens, there could be a brake pull that can cause the truck to change direction. Note: This problem does not affect the service brakes.

Safety Risk

A brake pull that causes the vehicle to change direction suddenly can increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect, and if necessary, replace the brake modulator valves.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2022-626 Campaign : FL-958
2022-11-01 7 140 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply during an adaptive cruise control braking event. If this happens, there could be a brake pull that can cause the truck to change direction. Note: This problem does not affect the regular service brakes.

Safety Risk

A brake pull that causes the vehicle to change direction suddenly can increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect, and if necessary, replace the brake modulator valves.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2022-483 Campaign : FL-951
2022-08-29 1 944 units

Structure

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the stainless steel cover(s) on the hood bezel(s) may not be properly attached. As a result, a bezel cover could detach from the truck while driving.

Safety Risk

A metal cover that detaches from the truck could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the hood bezel covers.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2022-171 Campaign : FL-925
2022-04-07 893 units

Structure

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the stainless steel cover for the side air-intake on the hood may not be properly attached. As a result, the intake cover could detach from the truck while driving.

Safety Risk

An air-intake cover that detaches from the truck could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people, and could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the side air-intake cover on the hood.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2021-756 Campaign : FL-915
2021-12-13 389 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors may crack and create a fuel leak. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Cummins X12 diesel engines.

Safety Risk

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action & Repair

Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service center to replace the fuel tubes for cylinders 4, 5 and 6 and install vibration isolators.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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