WESTERN STAR 4900 (2015) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2015 Western Star 4900 trucks with aluminum air tanks that may have improper welds, risking sudden brake failure. Owners must have tanks replaced with steel tanks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2015 Western Star 4900 trucks because aluminum air tanks may have improper welds that could cause a sudden loss of air pressure and brake failure. This could lead to a crash if the brakes apply unexpectedly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248813-western-star-4900-2015-recall-air-brake-tanks-may-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248813-western-star-4900-2015-recall-air-brake-tanks-may-cause · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V124000
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“Western Star 4900 (2015) recall: Air brake tanks may cause sudden brake failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248813-western-star-4900-2015-recall-air-brake-tanks-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #17V124000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V124000).
Why it’s dangerous
The aluminum air tanks may have improper welds that cause a rapid loss of air pressure without warning. This can lead to sudden brake application, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 Western Star 4900 trucks with aluminum air tanks are affected. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk due to potential brake failure during normal operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015 Western Star 4900 truck has aluminum air tanks. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2015 and 2018.
- Brand
Daimler Trucks North America- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a replacement of the air tanks.
Replace Air Tanks
Dealers will replace the aluminum air tanks with steel, triple compartment air tanks at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The aluminum air tanks may have improper welds that cause a rapid loss of air pressure without warning, which can lead to sudden brake application and a crash.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Check if your 2015 Western Star 4900 truck has aluminum air tanks. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2015 and 2018.
What should I do if I own this truck?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free replacement of the air tanks with steel, triple compartment air tanks.
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 17V124000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 17V124000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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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 #17V124000 (February 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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