CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain aluminum air tanks in these trucks may have improper welds. This can cause a rapid loss of air pressure without warning.
If air pressure drops quickly, the park brakes may apply suddenly, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to this hazard and check whether their truck is affected.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the aluminum air tanks with steel, triple compartment air tanks at no cost. Owners can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall FL-732), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 4900 | 2015201620172018 |
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