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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.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles8
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.