INTERNATIONAL 4900 2011: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 4900 | Year : 2011 |
| Build Dates : 2010-12-14 - 2011-01-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 11V558000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2011-12-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2011-11-18 | Date Added to Database: 2011-11-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-618 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6 | ||
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Summary:
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WELD THAT ATTACHES A TOWER BRACKET TO THE HOUSING IN SUSPECT ASSEMBLIES MAY CRACK AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER WELDING PROCEDURES. |
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Consequence:
DETACHMENT OF THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DAIMLER TRUCKS DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES FOR CRACKS AND THE WELDS WILL BE REPAIRED AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
DAIMLER TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS FL-618.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
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