NHTSA Recall 17V124000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V124000; Date: Feb. 27, 2017
A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Western Star 4900; 2016 Western Star 4900; 2017 Western Star 4900; 2018 Western Star 4900
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 450
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Apr 27, 2017
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