2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #17V124000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
3/3/2014 - 1/31/2017 |
| Recalled on |
3/1/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/27/2017 |
| # Affected |
450 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure. |
| Consequences |
A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum air tanks with steel, triple compartment, air tanks, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-732. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, REAR WINDOW
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
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