Daimler Trucks Recalls 2011 Western Star 4900 Trucks Due to Axle Weld Defect
Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2011 Western Star 4900 trucks because a weld on the axle assembly may crack, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control.
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 (axle weld) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2011 Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured between December 14, 2010, and January 26, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies where the weld attaching a tower bracket to the housing may crack due to improper welding procedures.
The defect poses a safety risk because the detachment of the bracket may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.
Daimler Trucks dealers will inspect the axles for cracks and repair the welds as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on December 30, 2011. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks toll-free 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
- Affected units
- 6
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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