Vehicle recall 11V558000 · November 18, 2011
2011 Western Star 4900
The weld that attaches a tower bracket to the housing in suspect assemblies may crack as a result of improper welding procedures.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Detachment of the bracket may lead to a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks safety recall number is fl-618.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V558000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 2011
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-618
- Owner notification
- December 30, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Western Star 4900 (2011): 2011
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