2011 Western Star 4900 recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 western star 4900 trucks, manufactured from december 14, 2010, through january 26, 2011, equipped with meritor axle assemblies. The weld that attaches a tower bracket to the housing in suspect assemblies may crack as a result of improper welding procedures.
💥 The risk
Detachment of the bracket may lead to a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Daimler trucks dealers will inspect the axles for cracks and the welds will be repaired as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V558000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-618
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 6
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 30, 2011
- Built
- Dec 14, 2010 – Jan 25, 2011
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Daimler trucks safety recall number is FL-618.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .