WESTERN STAR 4900 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.