2015–2018 Western Star 4900 recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The 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.
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
- 17V124000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-732
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 450
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 27, 2017
- Built
- Mar 3, 2014 – Jan 31, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.