No complaints are listed for the 2016 Western Star 4700. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as WESTERN STAR 4700.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
Date: 2021-11-17. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: 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 com (excerpt)
Consequence: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-12-15. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force ma (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-11-27. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-09-21. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.
Consequence: Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-08-31. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-10-02. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine contro (excerpt)
Consequence: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-10-01. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 trucks manufactured January 4, 2015, to April 24, 2015, and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may st (excerpt)
Consequence: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-693. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
721 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 234 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 186 |
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| ENGINE | 103 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 99 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 57 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 47 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 43 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 27 |
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11017553
Date: 2025-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Service Solution for DT12 Oil Plug Ports
11016309
Date: 2025-03-20. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
11014818
Date: 2025-02-20. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
11014819
Date: 2025-02-20. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
11013196
Date: 2025-01-16. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
11013199
Date: 2025-01-16. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for DD13 Gen 5 engines operating at high altitude experience EGR slow response fault.
11013204
Date: 2025-01-16. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
11013206
Date: 2025-01-16. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
11013219
Date: 2025-01-14. Type: Other. Systems: STEERING.
Service Solution for Power Steering Reservoir Fill Cap Venting
11011082
Date: 2024-11-21. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.