NHTSA Recall 21V896000: Tires
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 307 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V896000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-908 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | November 17, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 22, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Safety risk
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL-908.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V896000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Western Star 49X | 2022 |
| Western Star 6900 | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.