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Western Star 4900 · 2018

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

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V882000·2021-11-12

    Western Star Trucks Recalled for Electrical Arc Fire Risk

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Western Star trucks because a power stud may contact the bulkhead, causing an electrical arc and increasing fire risk.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 4900, 5700, 4700, 6900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V722000·2019-10-10

    Western Star 4900 and 5700 Recall for Door Hinge Adhesive Failure

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks because the adhesive bond on side doors may fail, allowing doors to separate from the vehicle.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 4900, 5700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V913000·2018-12-19

    Daimler Trucks Recalls Freightliner and Western Star Models for Steering Defect

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 2017-2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because loose steering bolts may cause loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, WESTERN STAR BUSINESS CLASS M2, 108SD, S2G, 114SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V703000·2018-10-05

    Daimler Trucks Recalls 2018-2019 Models for Loose Brake Caliper Bolts

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner, Western Star, and FCCC trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, WESTERN STAR 114SD, XBS, XCM, XCP
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V581000·2018-08-30

    Daimler Trucks Recalls 2017-2019 Freightliner and Western Star Trucks for Fuel Line Defect

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 2017-2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because a restricted fuel pump cooling circuit screen may cause the fuel line to burst, leading to fuel leaks or engine stalling.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER — FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR 122SD, CASCADIA, CORONADO, 4900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V353000·2018-05-29

    Daimler Trucks Recalls 2017-2019 Models for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 8,741 trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER, FCCC 5700, 4900, 4700, 108SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V351000·2018-05-29

    Western Star 4900 Trucks Recalled for Brake Hose Chafing Risk

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks because front brake hoses may chafe against the hood, potentially reducing braking effectiveness.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 4900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V191000·2018-03-26

    Western Star Trucks Recalled for Electrical Arc Fire Risk

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Western Star trucks because a power stud may contact the bulkhead, causing an electrical arc that increases fire risk.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 6900, 4900, 4700, 5700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V521000·2017-08-24

    Western Star 4900 Trucks Recalled for Front Axle Spring Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks because front axle weight capacity may exceed spring capacity, risking axle separation.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 4900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V450000·2017-07-19

    Daimler Trucks Recalls 2017-2018 Freightliner and Western Star Trucks for Fuel Pump Defect

    Daimler Trucks is recalling specific 2017-2018 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because a fuel pump drive gear may slip, causing sudden engine stalls and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS — FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASS, FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR XCP, 122SD, 6900, XCM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V124000·2017-02-27

    Western Star 4900 Trucks Recalled for Air Tank Weld Defects

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks because aluminum air tanks may have improper welds, risking rapid air pressure loss.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 4900
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V896000·2021-11-17

    Freightliner and Western Star trucks recalled for unapproved tires and wheels

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Coronado, and Western Star trucks from model years 2012-2022 due to unapproved tires and rims that do not meet federal safety standards.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 49X, 4900, 4700, 114SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V792000·2019-11-04

    Daimler Recalls Western Star Trucks for Detaching Vent Windows

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 2,725 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks because sleeper cab vent windows may detach due to improper adhesive.

    Product
    WESTERN STAR — WESTERN STAR 5700, 4900
    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

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