WESTERN STAR 4900 2011: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V558000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2011-12-30 | 2011-11-18 | 2011-11-22 |
Production Dates: 2010-12-14 - 2011-01-25
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-618
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DETACHMENT OF THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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 .
