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Vehicle recall 18V351000 · May 29, 2018

2012-2019 Western Star 4900

There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed.

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 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed.
Consequence
Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle brake hose, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 27, 2018. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-773.
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
18V351000
Reported to NHTSA
May 29, 2018
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer campaign
FL-773
Owner notification
November 27, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected
640
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, air
Recall 18V351000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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