Freightliner or Western Star? Check Your VIN for This Recall
Daimler Truck North America has issued a safety recall involving several thousand newer Freightliner and Western Star trucks after identifying a potential driveline issue. Owners who notice driveline vibration or unusual noise should check whether their truck is included in the campaign.
Recall affects Freightliner and Western Star trucks
The recall covers vehicles from Daimler Truck North America’s Freightliner and Western Star brands. The available recall information indicates that the issue may involve the truck’s driveline, but specific model years, affected models and the exact defect have not been provided.
Because recall coverage can vary by vehicle configuration and production date, a model-year match alone does not confirm that a particular truck is affected.
How to check a truck’s recall status
Owners can use the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall lookup tool to search by vehicle identification number, or VIN. The tool can also provide recall information based on a vehicle’s make and model, although a VIN search is the most specific way to determine whether an individual truck is included.
The NHTSA database includes safety recalls involving commercial truck manufacturers, including Freightliner, Mack Trucks and Navistar, as well as other vehicle manufacturers.
Owners should monitor for driveline symptoms
Operators of newer Freightliner and Western Star trucks should review their vehicles for any outstanding recall campaigns, particularly if they have experienced driveline vibration or unusual noise. Recall repairs are handled through the manufacturer’s authorized service network, with repair instructions and coverage determined by the campaign.
Truck owners can check the NHTSA recall lookup tool using the vehicle’s 17-character VIN or license plate information. The agency advises owners to verify the specific vehicle rather than relying only on the truck’s make, model or model year.
