2013 WESTERN STAR 4700 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
The 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700, potentially affecting up to 1,005,453 vehicles.
Recall 21V896000 — TIRES
| 307 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V896000 — TIRES
| 307 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V761000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 438,255 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Consequence: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number...
View full details →Recall 17V761000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 438,255 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Consequence: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number...
View full details →Recall 17V810000 — EQUIPMENT
| 24,860 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at...
View full details →Recall 17V588000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 32 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Western Star 4700 trucks. The battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yoke.
Consequence: Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cables, repairing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-746.
View full details →Recall 12V074000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 103,437 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE...
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700.
Safety Rating for the 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TechTalk7838 — EQUIPMENT
Tech Talk discussion on W/S SIGNAL LIGHT OUT WITH CAB HEATER ON.
TechTalk7838 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech Talk discussion on W/S SIGNAL LIGHT OUT WITH CAB HEATER ON.
0202-17 — ENGINE
0202-17 DD13, DD15, and DD16 Cylinder Head Assembly Removal and Installation
06 05-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
0605-16 SPN 625 (CPC)(GHG17) AND SPN 625 (CPC) (EPA10;GHG14) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
326-15 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
326-15 Main Shaft Speed Sensor
326-15 — EQUIPMENT
326-15 Main Shaft Speed Sensor
SB-49-16 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
WESTERN STAR: TRUCK PARKED EXTENDED TIME, AND DEF FREEZES AND WITH ICE EXPANING BREAKS DEF LINE FITTING CONNECTION TO SUCTION PORT AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. MODEL 4700. *PE
sbw4916 — ENGINE
sbw4916 2013 OBD/GHG14, 6-Gallon DEF Header Suction Line
sbw4916 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sbw4916 2013 OBD/GHG14, 6-Gallon DEF Header Suction Line
906-14 — EQUIPMENT
906-14 Installation of the Oil Pan
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 4700
- 2008 WESTERN STAR 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2009 WESTERN STAR 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2010 WESTERN STAR 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2011 WESTERN STAR 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2012 WESTERN STAR 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700 (current)
- 2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2015 WESTERN STAR 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2016 WESTERN STAR 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2017 WESTERN STAR 4700 — 1 complaint
- 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 — 1 complaint
Other WESTERN STAR Models
- WESTERN STAR 4900 — 26 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 5700 — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 5 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4900EX — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4964 — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 47X — 2 total complaints