Western Star recalls
Models
- Freightliner brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC). 2020–2022 Freightliner Cascadia, 49X
- Western Star stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed or may corrode, which can cause a short circuit. 2020–2021 Western Star 47X, 49X
- Freightliner axle clamp fasteners may be loose, which can result in a loss of vehicle control. 2020–2023 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD +5 more
- FCCC brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel. 2025–2026 FCCC MT45, MT45G, MT50E +13 more
- FCCC tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control. 2024–2026 FCCC MT45G, MT55G, S2C 106 +9 more
- Western Star stud connecting the battery to the starter at the frame rail may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause a short circuit. 2020–2021 Western Star 47X, 49X
- Freightliner air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 +1 more
- Freightliner software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate. 2025–2026 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia +4 more
- FCCC fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall. 2025 FCCC XCM, XCP, Cascadia +1 more
- Freightliner brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event. 2020–2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, EM2 +4 more
- Freightliner tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure. 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia +2 more
- Freightliner tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail. 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, 47X +1 more
- FCCC front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation. 2025 FCCC S2C, S2RV, 108SD +5 more
- FCCC wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control. 2025 FCCC MC, MT45, MT45G +16 more
- Western Star suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels. 2022 Western Star 49X
- Freightliner electronic Stability Control (ESC) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters. 2024–2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 49X
- Western Star defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. 2023 Western Star 4900, 6900
- Western Star interior turn signals may flash too quickly and not align with the exterior turn signal flashing. 2023 Western Star 57X
- Freightliner vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. 2020–2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Classic, M2 +1 more
- FCCC tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach. 2022–2023 FCCC MT45G, MT50E, MT55 +14 more
- Freightliner hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event. 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 49X
- Freightliner brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC). 2017–2022 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, 47X +1 more
- Freightliner vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims. 2019–2023 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia +3 more
- Freightliner brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) braking event. 2017–2022 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 +3 more
- Freightliner tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate. 2022–2023 Freightliner 114SD, 4700, 4900 +2 more
- Western Star u-joint pinch bolt on the steering shaft may detach, which can cause a loss of steering control. 2022 Western Star 47X, 49X
- Western Star hood bezel covers may detach. 2020 Western Star 47X, 49X
- FCCC engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down. 2023 FCCC MC, MT45, S2C 106CAB +11 more
- Freightliner gross Axle Weight Rating (gawr) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. 2020–2022 Freightliner Cascadia, 4700, 4900 +1 more
- Western Star caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can reduce brake performance. 2022–2023 Western Star 47X, 49X
- Western Star seat belts may not be secured properly. 2022 Western Star 4700, 4900
- Western Star windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail. 2020–2021 Western Star 47X, 49X
- Western Star stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle. 2020–2021 Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X
- Western Star inversion valve air lines may have been incorrectly installed, potentially reducing brake performance. 2023 Western Star 4900
- FCCC fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak. 2019–2022 FCCC XCP, 114SD, Cascadia +5 more
- Western Star steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. 2021 Western Star 4900
- Freightliner tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. 2012–2022 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Coronado +4 more
- Western Star affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. 2017 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 +1 more
- Western Star steering shaft may not have been properly installed, causing it to separate from the steering gear. 2021 Western Star 49X DO NOT DRIVE
- Freightliner battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall. 2019–2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 49X, WH126 +1 more
- FCCC tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach. 2021 FCCC MT Chassis, S2, S2RV +10 more
- FCCC sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak. 2018–2021 FCCC XB Chassis, XC Chassis, 108SD +4 more
- FCCC steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture. 2021–2022 FCCC MT45, MT55, S2 +12 more
- Western Star ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt. 2019 Western Star 4700, 5700
- Freightliner clutch flange may break. 2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 4700
- FCCC on certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened. 2021 FCCC XCL, XCM, XCP +6 more
- Freightliner steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle. 2020–2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia +4 more
- Freightliner internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. 2018 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD +5 more
- Freightliner vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a Gross Axle Weight Rating (gawr) that exceeds the tire capacity rating. 2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Coronado +2 more
- Freightliner lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts. 2020 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 4700 +1 more