2015 WESTERN STAR 4900
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall Title: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall Date: 2018-07-31
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 18V503000
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall Component(s): STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 1256
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall Overview: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall Notes: 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.