WESTERN STAR 2014 WESTERN STAR 4800 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 WESTERN STAR 4800
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2014 WESTERN STAR 4800 vehicles due to power train:axle hubs issues. If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026