NHTSA Recall 17V124000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2017-02-27. An estimated 450 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.