Western Star 2019 4900 Trucks: Rapid Air Loss Risk
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2019 Western Star 4900 trucks with certain Bridgestone tires (date codes 2418-2518) due to risk of rapid air loss causing crashes. Owners must have tires inspected and replaced free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019 Western Star 4900 trucks with specific Bridgestone tires that may have exposed steel body cords. This can cause rapid air loss, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact DTNA for free tire inspections and replacements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224522-western-star-2019-4900-trucks-rapid-air-loss-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224522-western-star-2019-4900-trucks-rapid-air-loss-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V641000
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“Western Star 2019 4900 Trucks: Rapid Air Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224522-western-star-2019-4900-trucks-rapid-air-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V641000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V641000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tires may have exposed steel body cords that cause unexpected rapid air loss. This can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk, especially during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Western Star 4900 trucks with Bridgestone M854 tires (date codes 2418-2518), M860A tires (date code 2518), or M864 tires (date codes 2318-2418) are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to the potential for rapid air loss during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Bridgestone tires with specific date codes: M854 (2418-2518), M860A (2518), or M864 (2318-2418). These are found on 2019 Western Star 4900 trucks.
- Brand
Western Star- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get tire inspection and replacement assistance.
Have Tires Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace affected tires free of charge if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL790.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 19 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V641000 (September 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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