Does the 2012 Freightliner Western Star have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2012 Freightliner Western Star recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Freightliner Western Star?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2012 Freightliner Western Star recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 Freightliner Western Star. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Freightliner been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Freightliner dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2012 Freightliner Western Star recalls, newest first

April 2, 2012NHTSA 12V1380005,247 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 freightliner cascadia and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from December 22, 2011, through February 23, 2012. These vehicles may be equipped with certain national seat brand drivers seats. These seat bases may have out-of-specification welds that may allow the seat to buckle unexpectedly.
Consequence: An unexpected movement of the seat could affect vehicle control and visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dtna will notify owners, and affected vehicles will have replacement components installed by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on may 16, 2012. The recall to perform the final remedy began on November 21, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 26, 2011NHTSA 11V257000347 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline

Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 freightliner cascadia, M2, and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from January 11, 2011, through February 21, 2011, and equipped with a meritor driveline. The tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
Consequence: A tube seam weld that is not properly bonded can result in the driveline assembly fracturing along the length of the tube seam weld. The fractured tube can twist or sever. This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and any additional nearby components. This may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on June 27, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2012 Freightliner Western Star were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2012 Freightliner Western Star have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2012 Freightliner Western Star recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Freightliner Western Star?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.