Western Star 4900 Trucks Recalled for Brake Hose Chafing Risk
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks because front brake hoses may chafe against the hood, potentially reducing braking effectiveness.
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 could reduce braking effectiveness and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. The recall addresses a potential issue where there may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood, which can result in the brake hose being chafed.
This chafing may cause air loss in the braking system, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on July 27, 2018, and the official recall began on November 27, 2018.
Owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or their local dealer to have the front axle brake hose replaced free of charge. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-773. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- WESTERN STAR 4900
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 640
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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