WESTERN STAR 4900 (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks with Lowmax hoods for potential front brake hose chafing that could reduce braking effectiveness and increase crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks that may have insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood. This could cause the brake hose to chafe, potentially reducing braking effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224523-western-star-4900-2019-recall-front-brake-hose-chafing-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224523-western-star-4900-2019-recall-front-brake-hose-chafing-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V351000
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“Western Star 4900 (2019) Recall: Front Brake Hose Chafing Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224523-western-star-4900-2019-recall-front-brake-hose-chafing-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V351000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V351000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front brake hose may chafe against the hood due to insufficient clearance. This chafing can cause air loss from the brake system, reducing braking effectiveness and potentially increasing crash risk during sudden stops.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential brake failure during critical stops.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Western Star 4900 truck was built between 2012 and 2019 with a Lowmax hood and disc brakes. The recall covers specific models that may have inadequate clearance between the front brake hose and the hood.
- Brand
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule a free brake hose replacement.
Get Free Brake Hose Replacement
Dealers will replace the front axle brake hose at no cost once you confirm your truck is affected.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front brake hose may chafe against the hood due to insufficient clearance, causing air loss and reduced braking effectiveness.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your Western Star 4900 truck was built between 2012 and 2019 with a Lowmax hood and disc brakes.
What should I do if I own this truck?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free brake hose replacement at a dealer.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V351000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 18V351000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #18V351000 (May 29, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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