WESTERN STAR 4900 2019: TIRES:SIDEWALL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V641000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-10-08 | 2018-09-19 | 2018-09-24 |
Production Dates: 2018-06-14 - 2018-08-28
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL790
Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 201
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and Business Class M2 trucks and Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with certain Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected, rapid air loss during use.
Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL790.
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.
