Western Star 4900 (2011): Power train
Recall 11V558000 · Nov 18, 2011 · Daimler Trucks North America
6
vehicles affected
6
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11V558000
- Date
- Nov 18, 2011
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 6
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly
- Model years
- 2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
DETACHMENT OF THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 4900 | 2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 11V558000?
1 model: Western Star 4900 (2011), about 6 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 11V558000?
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.
What can happen?
DETACHMENT OF THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.