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Western Star 4900 · 2009

11 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V235000·2012-05-23

    Daimler Trucks Recalls 12 Western Star 4900 Trucks for Fire Risk

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 12 model year 2009 Western Star 4900 trucks because battery cables may pinch and overheat, potentially causing a vehicle fire.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 4900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V074000·2012-02-28

    Daimler Trucks Recalls 103,437 Vehicles for Fuel Line Leak Risk

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 103,437 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles because a fuel line support system may loosen, causing leaks that increase crash and fire risks.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER, STERLING 6900, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, 4700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V287000·2011-05-18

    Daimler Trucks Recalls 2009-2011 Freightliner and Western Star Trucks for Fuel Leak

    Daimler Trucks is recalling specific 2009-2011 Freightliner and Western Star heavy trucks because a fuel pump component may crack and leak diesel fuel, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR CASCADIA, CORONADO, 4900, COLUMBIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V207000·2011-03-29

    Daimler Trucks Recalls Western Star 4900 Trucks for Fire Risk

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 2008-2010 Western Star 4900 trucks with Caterpillar C15 engines because a weld defect could cause a fire.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 4900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V146000·2011-03-03

    Daimler Trucks Recalls Heavy Trucks Due to Fire Risk

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2006-2011 heavy trucks because a short-circuited grid heater could cause a vehicle fire and injury.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, WESTERN STAR FLD, 9500, 4900, COLUMBIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V341000·2010-07-27

    Daimler Trucks Recalls Heavy Trucks Due to Engine Grid Heater Fire Risk

    Daimler Trucks is recalling specific 2007-2011 heavy trucks because an engine component may short circuit, posing a fire and injury risk.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, STERLING, FCCC 4900, ACTERRA, 7500, 8500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V339000·2010-07-27

    Daimler Trucks Recalls Heavy Trucks Due to Fuel Pump Leak Risk

    Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2009-2011 Freightliner and Western Star heavy trucks because a fuel pump component may crack and leak diesel fuel.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR CORONADO, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, 4900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V112000·2010-03-23

    Daimler Trucks Recalls Emergency Vehicles for Engine Shutdown Defect

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 2008-2010 emergency vehicles because the engine may shut down unexpectedly, potentially hampering rescue operations.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, STERLING COLUMBIA, 4900, 9500, FLD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V810000·2017-12-15

    Daimler Trucks Recalls 2002-2017 Models for Defective Fire Extinguishers

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2002-2017 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because the installed fire extinguishers may clog, require excessive force to activate, or detach nozzles, posing injury risks.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 5700, 4700, 4900, CASCADIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V761000·2017-11-27

    Daimler Recalls 2008-2018 Trucks for Brake Light Switch Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2008-2018 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because the brake light switch may fail to activate lights after hard braking, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 5700, 4900, 4700, CASCADIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V401000·2013-09-05

    Western Star 4900 Recalled for Seatbelt Anchor Misalignment

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2009-2014 Western Star 4900 trucks because a misaligned B-pillar hole may prevent seatbelts from restraining occupants properly in a crash.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 4900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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