Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
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Identifiers in this source record
2023 WESTERN STAR 6900Manufacturer campaign: FL992Part: WAB971 899 002 02023 WESTERN STAR 4900Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Official action
DTNA will inspect and replace the inversion valves, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL992.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900
- Brand or manufacturer
- WESTERN STAR
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V013000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety