Auto Recalls for Consumers

2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall - Campaign #11V283000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #11V283000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2010, THROUGH MAY 13, 2011, WITH STANDARD CAB HEIGHT AND A DD13 ENGINE. THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY AIRLINES FOR THE FOOT VALVE MAY CONTACT THE AIR INTAKE ON THE ENGINE. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE CAB AND THE ENGINE MAY ALLOW THE DELIVERY AIRLINES TO CHAFE ON THE AIR INTAKE.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Advertisements
Send Email
Send to a friend

Hide Form

Vehicle 2012 WESTERN STAR 4900
Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured between 4/1/2010 - 5/13/2011
Recalled on 5/16/2011
Influenced by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Owners Notified on 12/31/2011
# Affected 94
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Description DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2010, THROUGH MAY 13, 2011, WITH STANDARD CAB HEIGHT AND A DD13 ENGINE. THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY AIRLINES FOR THE FOOT VALVE MAY CONTACT THE AIR INTAKE ON THE ENGINE. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE CAB AND THE ENGINE MAY ALLOW THE DELIVERY AIRLINES TO CHAFE ON THE AIR INTAKE.
Consequences A HOLE IN THE DELIVERY AIR LINE MAY DEVELOP, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY TO THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR LINES AND REROUTE IF NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE TO THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes DTNA'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER FL-607.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
See also 2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS

2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH

2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT

2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Home  •  Car Recalls  •  Tires  •  Motorcycles  •  RVs  •  Commercial Vehicles  •  Car Seats  •  Complaints  •  Sitemap  •  Privacy Policy

Edmunds  •  Kelley Blue Book  •  SaferCar.gov  •  Consumer Recalls  •  Government Recalls
Follow arfc_recalls on TwitterRSS Feeds