Daimler Trucks Recalls Western Star 4900 Trucks for Brake Line Chafing Risk
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2011-2012 Western Star 4900 trucks because air lines may chafe, potentially reducing braking capacity and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air line chafing) that leads to reduced braking capacity and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured between April 1, 2010, and May 13, 2011. The recall applies to trucks equipped with a standard cab height and a DD13 engine.
The defect involves the supply and delivery air lines for the foot valve, which may contact the engine's air intake. Relative motion between the cab and the engine can cause the delivery air lines to chafe on the air intake. This chafing may develop a hole in the delivery air line, eventually leading to reduced braking capacity to the front or rear brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the air lines and reroute them if necessary to provide additional clearance to the engine air intake. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 21, 2011. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- WESTERN STAR 4900
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 94
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- 4900
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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