Daimler Trucks North America (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.”
Daimler Trucks North America – Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567
| Report Received Date | 05/16/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V338000 |
| Consequence Summary | An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | FL-933 |
| Potentially Affected | 185 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V338000) |
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