NHTSA recall 17V124000
Service brakes, air
Western Star 4900
Reported Feb 27, 2017450 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-732Built Mar 3, 2014 – Jan 31, 2017
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure.
The risk
A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-732.