NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V558000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Published November 22, 2011 · Recall initiated: November 18, 2011
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THE WELD THAT ATTACHES A TOWER BRACKET TO THE HOUSING IN SUSPECT ASSEMBLIES MAY CRACK AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER WELDING PROCEDURES.
What to do
DAIMLER TRUCKS DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES FOR CRACKS AND THE WELDS WILL BE REPAIRED AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 4900
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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