ALTEC 4900 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4900 | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2011-02-23 - 2018-06-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V351000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-11-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-05-29 | Date Added to Database: 2018-05-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-773 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 640 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed. |
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Consequence:
Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle brake hose, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 27, 2018. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-773. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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