A HOLE IN THE DELIVERY AIR LINE MAY DEVELOP, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY TO THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A HOLE IN THE DELIVERY AIR LINE MAY DEVELOP, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY TO THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252210-western-star-4900-2012-recall-service-brakes-air · Recall date May 16, 2011 · Official notice: NHTSA #11V283000
“WESTERN STAR 4900 (2012) recall — Service Brakes, Air.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 16, 2011. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252210-western-star-4900-2012-recall-service-brakes-air. Based on NHTSA recall 11V283000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=11V283000).
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR LINES AND REROUTE IF NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE TO THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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 11V283000 — Daimler Trucks North America WESTERN STAR 4900 (2012) recall — Service Brakes, Air Hello, I own a WESTERN STAR 4900 (2012) recall — Service Brakes, Air that is covered by recall 11V283000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR LINES AND REROUTE IF NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE TO THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. 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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