NHTSA Campaign 17V124000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Feb 27, 2017 · 450 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2015 | 450 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2016 | 450 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2017 | 450 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2018 | 450 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V124000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.