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Western Star unveils next-gen vocational truck, new transmission
Western Star's next-generation vocational truck, the 49X, is designed to be lighter than the 4900, more durable, and easier to upfit. Check it out on Overdrive.
September 30, 2020
Business
November recall roundup: More than 4,000 Western Star, 2,200 Volvo and 200 Peterbilt trucks included in four recalls
Four recalls include approximately 2,725 model year 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 tractors, approximately 1,331 model year 2020 Western Star 4700 trucks, approximately 2,287 model year 2020 Volvo VNL and VNR tractors, and approximately 248 model year 2020 Peterbilt 579 trucks.
November 29, 2019
Equipment
October recall roundup: More than 2,500 Western Star trucks, small number of Cascadias
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 2,500 Western Star trucks and a small number of Freightliner Cascadias over issues with the sleeper door and ABS indicator light, respectively.
October 31, 2019
Business
Daimler issues recall for brake air supply capacity issue
DTNA says the affected trucks fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard because to the issue. Insufficient air reservoir volume could reduce brake effectiveness, the company adds.
June 24, 2019
Business
Western Star, Daimler Truck Financial offer down payment match for military vets
The program offers U.S. military veterans up to a $2,000 match on a down payment on a new Western Star truck financed through DTF. Canadian veterans are eligible for a $3,000 Canadian match on a down payment through DTF.
May 1, 2019
Business
Daimler, Paccar issue recalls over odometer, axle issues
Daimler’s recall affects approximately 361 Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks. The odometers are accumulating distance in kilometers, but the odometer display is labeled as being miles. Paccar’s recall affects approximately 93 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 models. The rear axles may not contain oil
April 15, 2019
Business
More than 26,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack trucks recalled over transmission issue
The recalls from Paccar, Volvo and Mack all stem from issues on trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. In the affected trucks, an internal component in the clutch assembly could fail. Daimler Trucks and Great Dane also recently issued unrelated recalls.
March 4, 2019
Business
Nearly 15,000 trucks recalled by Paccar, Daimler, Autocar
According to documents from the NHTSA, almost 15,000 trucks manufactured by Paccar, Daimler and Autocar are being recalled for various defects. Get details.
February 11, 2019
Custom Rigs
Explosives hauler’s Western Star 5700XE with custom sleeper
The 120-inch sleeper features all the amenities of an RV with a fold-down full-size bed that, when folded up, is a table with two bench seats, a sink, two-burner stove, TV, shower, toilet, refrigerator/freezer, microwave and more.
December 14, 2018
Business
Brake issues prompt recalls by Daimler, Great Dane
Daimler’s recall affects 5,534 model year 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis, Freightliner and Western Star trucks that have brake caliper mounting bolts that may have been insufficiently tightened at the factory. More than 250 Great Dane Everest trailers are being recalled for two separate brake issues.
November 5, 2018
Business
Daimler recalls 600 Freightliner, Western Star trucks over steering wheel issue
The recall affects approximately 622 model year 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and 2019 Western Star 5700 trucks manufactured between July 9 and Aug. 2, 2018. The steering wheels on these trucks may loosen over time and detach from the steering column.
October 30, 2018
Business
Nearly 20,000 Freightliner, Western Star trucks impacted by steering shaft recall
Daimler says an improperly installed steering shaft assembly can cause a loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels of the trucks.
October 15, 2018
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