WESTERN STAR 4900 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V351000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-11-27 | 2018-05-29 | 2018-05-31 |
Production Dates: 2011-02-23 - 2018-06-05
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-773
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 640
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed.
Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle brake hose, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 27, 2018. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-773.
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.
