Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
4900
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
18V351000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
Front Brake Hose Chafing May Causing Air Loss, Possibly Reducing Braking EffeCTIveness And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110223
End Of Manufacture
20180605
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
640
Date Owners Notified
20181127
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20180529
Make Campaign Number
FL-773