ALTEC 4900 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Make : ALTEC Model : 4900 Year : 2015
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
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."
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.
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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.