ALTEC 4900 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4900 | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2013-06-24 - 2014-04-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V527000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-10-28 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-09-03 | Date Added to Database: 2014-09-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-665 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured June 24, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured without Anti-lock Brake Systems. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
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Consequence:
When not equipped with ABS, the affected vehicles have a greater chance of wheel lock up when braking, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an Anti-lock Brake System, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-665. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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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.safercar.gov. |
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