2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020 Western Star 4900, 2027 Western Star 49X recall: Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 6, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 11, 2026.
- What's recalled
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4900, 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, and 2027 Western Star 49X vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
7 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020 Western Star 4900, 2027 Western Star 49X.
- Compared with
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has 22 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
108 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 9, 2026 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2022 Western Star 49X recall: Modulator Valve Corrosion May Cause Brake Pull
- Feb. 11, 2026 2020-2027 Western Star 49X, 2021-2027 Western Star 47X recall: Improper Battery Connection May Cause Fire
- Nov. 5, 2025 2020-2026 Freightliner 108SD, 2020-2026 Freightliner 114SD, 2020-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 5 more models recall: Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Axle Clamp Fasteners (agency record)
- Sept. 12, 2025 2024-2026 Fccc MT55G, 2024-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2024-2026 Western Star 47X and 9 more models recall: Loss of Steering Control from Improperly Installed Fasteners (agency record)
- Sept. 12, 2025 2025-2026 Fccc MT45G, 2025-2026 Fccc MT55G, 2025-2026 Fccc XCM and 14 more models recall: Loose Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 5, 2027. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1045.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Freightliner Cascadia 2024
- Western Star 4900 2020
- Western Star 49X 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V736000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 7 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | F1045 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record