WESTERN STAR 4700 2012: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V405000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4700 | 2012 |
| 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
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.
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
