2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #18V351000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
2/23/2011 - 6/5/2018 |
| Recalled on |
5/31/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/27/2018 |
| # Affected |
640 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TIRES
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