Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020 Freightliner 108SD trucks with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels, risking vehicle overload and crashes. Owners must contact DTNA for free label updates.
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD trucks because their Gross Axle Weight Rating labels may be incorrect, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles that do not meet federal safety standards for weight distribution.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) labels on these trucks may be incorrect, meaning the vehicle could be overloaded when used. This overload risk violates federal safety standards and increases the chance of a crash, especially in heavy-duty transport scenarios.
Owners of 2020 Freightliner 108SD trucks and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700/4900 models are affected. Commercial truck drivers and fleet managers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential overload conditions.
Check for the Gross Axle Weight Rating label on your truck's certification document. The recall covers 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700/4900 models.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get free updates to the Gross Axle Weight Rating labels on your vehicle.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL847.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating labels on these trucks may be incorrect, causing potential overload and violating federal safety standards.
Check for the Gross Axle Weight Rating label on your truck's certification document. The recall covers 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700/4900 models.
No, the recall requires updating the GAWR labels for safety, but you can continue using the truck after the update.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V211000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 20V211000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL847. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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