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.