Western Star 4700

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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    SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    TIRESUS

    Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

    An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBSUS

    If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    If the speedometer does not show the vehicle speed, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBERUS

    While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONUS

    Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARMUS

    Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4700date unknown
    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    The odometer failing to register the correct distance travelled could cause driver confusion, as well as possible incorrect assumptions about driver speed. An incorrect speed assumption may increase the risk of crash.

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    TIRES:SIDEWALLUS

    Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    TIRESUS

    Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    This loss of connection would result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLEUS

    If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Western Star 4700date unknown
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLEUS

    A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.