NHTSAGeneral Alert
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Published: January 10, 2024Recall ID: 24V013000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Affected Products
Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V013000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V013000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
| Completion rate | 61.74 |
| Corrective action | DTNA will inspect and replace the inversion valves, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL992. |
| Consequence summary | Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | FL992 |
| Potentially affected | 149 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |