Recall 14V210 covers 80 2013 Westward GO-4 vehicles for brake pads that can eject. Repair will be free at any franchised Westward dealer once available.
Westward is recalling 80 2013 GO-4 vehicles equipped with 20V front calipers because worn front brake pads can be ejected through a gap between the caliper and non-vented rotor. Losing front brake pad contact lengthens stopping distance and increases crash risk, and the Westward dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front brake caliper on a 2013 Westward GO-4 is the brake assembly that squeezes the front brake pads against the rotor. The rotor is the metal disc attached to the wheel, and the pads create the friction that slows the vehicle when you press the brake pedal. On GO-4 vehicles equipped with 20V front calipers and non-vented front rotors, that fit is part of the problem.
The front caliper leaves a gap against the non-vented rotor. As the front brake pads wear down through normal use, the gap gives the pads room to move out of position instead of staying captured inside the caliper. If a pad is ejected, the front brake loses part of the friction surface it needs, so braking performance drops.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not list a sound, warning light, or pedal change that appears before a pad comes out of position.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Westward GO-4 | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 80 |
Not every 2013 Westward GO-4 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a front brake pad is ejected, the vehicle needs more distance to stop, which increases the risk of a crash. Schedule the recall repair when Westward makes it available. Repair will be free at any franchised Westward dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Westward GO-4 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Westward dealer and ask whether the free front-brake rotor replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V210 when you call, and explain that the repair replaces the thin non-vented rotors to reduce the caliper-to-rotor gap.
- Bring the recall notice if Westward mailed one, or call Westward customer service at 1-204-594-4100 with owner questions.
- Drive with extra stopping distance until the repair is complete, because worn front brake pads can eject and reduce braking performance.
What happens at the repair
Westward has not provided a notification schedule in the recall record, so do not treat the final repair as open for scheduling yet. Once the repair is available, a Westward technician will replace the thin non-vented front brake rotors with thicker vented rotors. That change reduces the gap between the caliper and rotor so worn front brake pads stay seated. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| April 24, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V210?
Recall 14V210 covers 80 2013 Westward GO-4 vehicles with 20V front calipers. A gap between the front brake caliper and non-vented rotor can let worn front brake pads eject, reducing braking performance. Westward dealers will replace the thin rotors with thicker vented rotors for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Westward GO-4 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V210. If it is, contact a franchised Westward dealer to schedule the front brake rotor replacement. Reference recall number 14V210 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Westward's remedy says dealers will replace the thin non-vented front rotors with thicker vented rotors free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced braking performance. If the front brake pads eject as they wear, the vehicle needs more distance to stop, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free rotor replacement with a Westward dealer.
What if I bought my Westward GO-4 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your GO-4 is included, then call a franchised Westward dealer and reference recall 14V210.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V210000 |
|---|---|
| Westward customer service | 1-204-594-4100 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V210 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V210000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →