Vehicle recall 17V124000 · February 27, 2017
2015-2018 Western Star 4900
The aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure.
- Consequence
- A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum air tanks with steel, triple compartment, air tanks, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-732.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V124000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 27, 2017
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-732
- Owner notification
- April 27, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 450
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
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 (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
Has your Western Star been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Western Star dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.