Western Star recall: Power train
What is wrong
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 could happen
Detachment of the bracket may lead to a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Western Star 4900 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V558000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 18, 2011
- Owners notified
- Dec 30, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 14, 2010 to Jan 25, 2011
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-618
Notes
Daimler trucks safety recall number is fl-618.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 .
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- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Tires Dec 12, 2022
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering Sep 28, 2022
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Equipment May 16, 2022
- Western Star recall: Seat belts Apr 20, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.