2010 Western Star 4700 Recalls
All 2010 Western Star 4700 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.August 16th, 2012
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
Recall Date
August 16th, 2012
August 16th, 2012
Units Effected
1,663
1,663
NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V405000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-631
Manufactured Begin Date: July 7th, 2008
Manufactured End Date: December 15th, 2011
Date of Owner Notification: December 24th, 2012
Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle. Consequence Summary:
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712. Recall Notes:
DTNA's recall campain number is FL-631.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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