ALTEC 4900 2018: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

Make : ALTEC Model : 4900 Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2015-01-15 - 2019-10-29
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V792000
Date Owner's Notified: 2020-09-21 Date Received by ODI: 2019-11-04 Date Added to Database: 2019-11-05
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-836
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2725
Summary:
      Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles equipped with sleeper cab vent windows. Due to improper adhesive, the vent window may detach from the vehicle.
Consequence:
      If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent windows, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 27, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-836.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.