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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks may have too little clearance between the front brake hose and the hood. Over time, the hose can rub against the hood and become chafed.
If the hose chafes, it can lose air pressure, which may reduce braking effectiveness and increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front axle brake hose free of charge. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall FL-773), 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 | 20122013201420152016201720182019 |
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