Portland, Ore. — March 13, 2017 — Some Daimler Western Star truck drivers may be in danger of sudden stops, according to a recent recall.
As of Feb. 27, a Safety Recall Report claimed 450 could have this braking issue. Certain welding problems in these vehicles could lead to the parking brake activating unexpectedly.
The brakes themselves could also cease to be fully effective. The problem comes from improper welding during the manufacture dates, which ended on January 31, 2017. Affected vehicles have model years from 2015 to 2018.
Dealer and owner notification isn’t scheduled until April 27. The fix will see authorized Daimler Trucks North America replace defective steel air tanks. This is a voluntary safety recall started after investigations from the manufacturer, which began last December.
