2015 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4900 — Service brakes, air: antilock
Published September 3, 2014 · Recall initiated: September 3, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V527000, published September 3, 2014. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2015 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4900 — Service brakes, air: antilock.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured June 24, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured without Anti-lock Brake Systems. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an Anti-lock Brake System, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-665.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 4900
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Western Star 4900 | 2014 Western Star 4900 — Service brakes, air: antilock recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V527000 on September 3, 2014. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured June 24, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured without Anti-lock Brake Systems. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an Anti-lock Brake System, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-665.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 4900.