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NHTSA : 18V351000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed.

Consequence / Hazard

Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle brake hose, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 27, 2018. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-773.

🚗 Affected Vehicles8

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.