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Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4900 and Western Star 49X recall 26V736000 - Labels
NHTSA · November 6, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V736000 (Freightliner, Western Star), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 7.
- Component: Labels.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Source ID
- 26V736000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 501 recall campaigns from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since 2010, 23 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 7 vehicles, it is smaller than 93% of the 791 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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."
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2024 |
| Western Star | 4900 | 2020 |
| Western Star | 49X | 2027 |
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