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SevereNHTSA·24V013000·Announced 2024-01-10

Western Star 4900 and 6900 Trucks Recalled for Parking Brake Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2023 Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks because a parking brake defect may allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.

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 (parking brake failure) that could lead to unintentional vehicle movement, crash, or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the inversion valve that may delay park brake engagement. This issue could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

The recall affects 2023 model year Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks. DTNA will inspect and replace the inversion valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 27, 2024.

Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL992. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN STAR 6900, 4900
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
149

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 (2)

  • 6900
  • 4900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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