Western Star 4900 (2019) – 18V351000

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard