ALTEC 4900 2024: PARKING BRAKE
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4900 | Year : 2024 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 24V013000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | 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 2023-2024 Western Star 4900 and 2023 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:
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 10, 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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