The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V124000·Announced 2017-02-27

Western Star 4900 Trucks Recalled for Air Tank Weld Defects

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks because aluminum air tanks may have improper welds, risking rapid air pressure loss.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The recall involves 450 vehicles where the aluminum air tanks may have improper welds. This defect can result in a rapid loss of air pressure.

A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 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 LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
450

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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