Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed.
Daimler Trucks North America – Front Brake Hose may Chafe
| Report Received Date | 05/29/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V351000 |
| Consequence Summary | Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle brake hose, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 27, 2018. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-773. |
| Recall Code | FL-773 |
| Potentially Affected | 640 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V351000) |
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