NHTSA Campaign 18V351000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported May 29, 2018 · 640 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2012 | 640 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2013 | 640 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2014 | 640 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2015 | 640 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2016 | 640 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2017 | 640 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2018 | 640 |
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2019 | 640 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V351000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.