Daimler Recalls Western Star 4900
On May 13, 2011, Daimler recalled certain model year 2011-2012 Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2010 through May 13, 2011, with standard cab height and DD13 engine. The recall was issued because the supply and delivery air lines for the foot valve may contact the air intake on the engine.
The relative motion between the cab and engine may allow the delivery lines to chafe on the air intake. If this should occur, a hole may develop in the air line, leading to reduced braking capacity to the front or rear brakes and increase the risk of a crash. This recall affects 169 units.
The recall is expected to begin on or before July 8, 2011. Dealers will inspect and reroute the air lines if necessary, at no charge.
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Volvo Semi Truck Recall due to Steering Defect
A truck recall by Volvo has been announced because of a steering defect that may be a contributing factor in a semi truck accident, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. More than 63,000 model year 2001 – 2006 trucks are affected by this Volvo recall.
“Volvo Trucks is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured with a TRW sealed drag links.
Trucks Recalled Over Accident Risk and Steering Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced several truck recalls due to truck accident risks. A Western Star / 4900 SA truck recall has been issued by Daimler Trucks North America because of defective steering mechanisms. Manufactured between December 2001 and June 2010, the potentially defective trucks being recalled include 2002 models through 2011 models.
Truck Recall: Petersen: 123 MY 1998-2009 RS3 Grapple trucks
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, the following recall has been released:
Petersen is recalling 123 MY 1998-2009 RS3 Grapple trucks. Under long-term use, the spindle portion of the head assembly may develop cracks. These cracks pose a potentially serious danger which could result in the breaking of the spindle, resulting in the boom separating from the pedestal without warning, and could result in serious injury or death.
Truck Recall: Pacar Trucks Equipped with Caterpillar C15 Engines
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, the following recall has been released:
Paccar is recalling 112,736 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak. An oil leak may result in a fire hazard. Paccar is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles.
Paccar: MY 2005, 2007-2009 T800, W900, and T660 trucks
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, the following recall has been released:
Paccar is recalling 140 MY 2005, 2007-2009 T800, W900, and T660 trucks. The caliper mounting fasteners attaching the air disc brake caliper assembly to the torque plate may have received insufficient torque during the installation process. The insufficient torque may allow the air disc brake caliper assembly to become loose and possibly separate from the vehicle.
