DETACHMENT OF THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DETACHMENT OF THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253059-western-star-4900-2011-recall-power-train · Recall date November 18, 2011 · Official notice: NHTSA #11V558000
“WESTERN STAR 4900 (2011) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 18, 2011. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253059-western-star-4900-2011-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 11V558000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=11V558000).
DAIMLER TRUCKS DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES FOR CRACKS AND THE WELDS WILL BE REPAIRED AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE 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 11V558000 — Daimler Trucks North America WESTERN STAR 4900 (2011) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a WESTERN STAR 4900 (2011) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 11V558000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DAIMLER TRUCKS DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AXLES FOR CRACKS AND THE WELDS WILL BE REPAIRED AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE 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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