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2014-2015 Western Star 4900 recall: antilock

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on September 3, 2014. It covers about 3 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3
reported
Sep 3, 2014
owners notified
Oct 28, 2014

Service brakes, air: antilock

What is wrong
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."
Risk
When not equipped with ABS, the affected vehicles have a greater chance of wheel lock up when braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 14V527000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V527000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Western Star 4900 antilock?

Yes. Recall 14V527000, reported on September 3, 2014, covers about 3 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V527000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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