WESTERN STAR 4700 2010: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V405000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4700 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-24 2012-08-16 2012-08-16

Production Dates: 2008-07-07 - 2011-12-15

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-631

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1663

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.

Consequence

Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

DTNA's recall campain number is FL-631.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.