Vehicle recall 17V521000 · August 24, 2017
2017-2018 Western Star 4900
The front axle weight capacity may exceed the spring capacity.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Overloaded springs may result in the front axle separating from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V521000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 24, 2017
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-745
- Owner notification
- October 16, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Star 4900 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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