ALTEC 4900 2023: PARKING BRAKE
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4900 | Year : 2023 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 24V013000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2024-02-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2024-01-10 | Date Added to Database: 2024-01-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL992 | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 149 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
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Consequence:
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will inspect and replace the inversion valves, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL992. |
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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.nhtsa.gov. |
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