The worst 2016 Western Star 4800 problems
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Recalls 1
Power train: axle hubs
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V634000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Western Star 4800 251
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- HVAC Actuator Wiring Harness
- SF626 Western Star Window Replacement Inspection Notification
- Customer Advisory Letter for HVAC Actuator Wiring Harness
- Updated Western Star Parts Technical Bulletin for Universal Design Floor Mats
- Starting on November 23, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.13 (Build 4527) was made available
- Superseding Letter to an Important Campaign Information Letter to announce a reimbursement available to...
- Western Star Parts Technical Bulletin for Universal Design Floor Mats
- Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures
- Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps
- Western Star Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
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Is the 2016 Western Star 4800 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Western Star 4800.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Western Star 4800?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2016 Western Star 4800 have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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