Recall 21V-896: 2012–2021 Freightliner 108SD, 2012–2021 Freightliner 114SD and 5 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall for tires, reported to NHTSA on Nov 17, 2021, covering about 307 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
The risk
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL-908.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Tires |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V896000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 | All years |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Western Star 4700 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Western Star 4900 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Western Star 49X | 2022 | All years |
| Western Star 6900 | 2013 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V-896?
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
How is recall 21V-896 fixed?
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL-908.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.