WESTERN STAR 4900 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V124000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4900 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-27 2017-02-27 2017-03-01

Production Dates: 2014-03-03 - 2017-01-31

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-732

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 450

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure.

Consequence

A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum air tanks with steel, triple compartment, air tanks, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-732.

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.safercar.gov.