Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V124000 Reported February 27, 2017

Rapid loss of brake air pressure

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 450 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V124000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-732
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
450
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 27, 2017
Completion Rate
74.22

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2015-2018 western star 4900 trucks. the aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure.

Safety Consequence

A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V124000 or campaign FL-732.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V124000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V124000?

NHTSA recall 17V124000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on February 27, 2017. It addresses: Rapid loss of brake air pressure. The recall affects approximately 450 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V124000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-732. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.