NHTSA Recall 14V527000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V527000; Date: Sep. 3, 2014
When not equipped with abs, the affected vehicles have a greater chance of wheel lock up when braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Western Star 4900; 2015 Western Star 4900
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 western star 4900 trucks manufactured June 24, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured without anti-lock brake systems. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-665.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 28, 2014
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