2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #11V558000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WELD THAT ATTACHES A TOWER BRACKET TO THE HOUSING IN SUSPECT ASSEMBLIES MAY CRACK AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER WELDING PROCEDURES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
12/14/2010 - 1/25/2011 |
| Recalled on |
11/22/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
12/30/2011 |
| # Affected |
6 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WELD THAT ATTACHES A TOWER BRACKET TO THE HOUSING IN SUSPECT ASSEMBLIES MAY CRACK AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER WELDING PROCEDURES. |
| Consequences |
DETACHMENT OF THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DAIMLER TRUCKS DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES FOR CRACKS AND THE WELDS WILL BE REPAIRED AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DAIMLER TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS FL-618.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 |
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AUTOMATIC
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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