2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #11V283000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2010, THROUGH MAY 13, 2011, WITH STANDARD CAB HEIGHT AND A DD13 ENGINE. THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY AIRLINES FOR THE FOOT VALVE MAY CONTACT THE AIR INTAKE ON THE ENGINE. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE CAB AND THE ENGINE MAY ALLOW THE DELIVERY AIRLINES TO CHAFE ON THE AIR INTAKE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2010 - 5/13/2011 |
| Recalled on |
5/16/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
12/31/2011 |
| # Affected |
94 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2010, THROUGH MAY 13, 2011, WITH STANDARD CAB HEIGHT AND A DD13 ENGINE. THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY AIRLINES FOR THE FOOT VALVE MAY CONTACT THE AIR INTAKE ON THE ENGINE. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE CAB AND THE ENGINE MAY ALLOW THE DELIVERY AIRLINES TO CHAFE ON THE AIR INTAKE. |
| Consequences |
A HOLE IN THE DELIVERY AIR LINE MAY DEVELOP, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY TO THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR LINES AND REROUTE IF NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE TO THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DTNA'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER FL-607.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 . |
| See also |
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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