CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 trucks. The inversion valve air lines may have been incorrectly installed, potentially reducing brake performance.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-924.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some trucks may have had their inversion valve air lines installed incorrectly during assembly. If the lines are wrong, brake performance can be reduced.
Reduced brake performance raises the risk of a crash. Braking that is weaker than expected can lengthen stopping distances, which is especially serious in a heavy truck.
According to the manufacturer, all affected vehicles have already been repaired, so no owner notification letters are being sent. If you have questions, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-924. You can also check your truck's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 4900 | 2023 |
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