WESTERN STAR 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 vehicles due to service brakes, air:antilock issues. When not equipped with ABS, the affected vehicles have a greater chance of wheel lock up when braking, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured June 24, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured without Anti-lock Brake Systems. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
When not equipped with ABS, the affected vehicles have a greater chance of wheel lock up when braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an Anti-lock Brake System, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-665.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026