WESTERN STAR 4700 (2020) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and related trucks due to high pressure fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel tubes replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 trucks and related models because fuel tubes can crack, causing high-pressure fuel leaks that may ignite near ignition sources. This could lead to fire if the leak is near a spark or flame. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80183-2020-western-star-4700-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80183-2020-western-star-4700-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V965000
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“2020 Western Star 4700 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80183-2020-western-star-4700-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V965000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V965000).
Why it’s dangerous
Fuel tubes between the fuel rail and injectors for cylinders four, five, and six can fatigue and crack over time. This creates high-pressure fuel leaks that may ignite if near an ignition source like a spark or flame.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, and other listed truck models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with cracked fuel tubes are at higher risk of fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, or other listed models. The recall covers vehicles with fuel tubes that may have cracked due to fatigue.
- Brand
Western Star- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the fuel tubes and install vibration isolators free of charge.
Check for Notification
Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022, so you should have received one if affected.
January 28, 2022
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-915.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2021-2022 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2021 Western Star WF110, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2019-2021 FCCC XCP Chassis vehicles.
How can I get my truck fixed?
Dealers will replace the fuel tubes and install vibration isolators free of charge. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for assistance.
Is there a risk of fire with this recall?
Yes, a high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Contact Western Star
We’ve drafted a message you can send Western Star to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V965000 — Western Star Western Star Hello, I own a Western Star that is covered by recall 21V965000 from Western Star. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-915. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V965000 (December 13, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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