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2015 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recalled by Daimler Trucks North America LLC — EQUIPMENT

Date: March 27, 2015
Company: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

DTNA will notify owners, and Kidde will provide a replacement extinguisher when contacted directly or affected owners may go to an authorized DTNA repair facility to order a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Affected owners may contact Kidde directly toll free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL680.

Affected Products

2015 WESTERN STAR 4900. Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.

Why Was This Recalled?

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Daimler Trucks North America LLC

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report