WESTERN STAR 4900 recalls
NHTSA lists 64 recall campaigns for the WESTERN STAR 4900; the most recent was received 2024-01-10 (Parking Brake).
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
All WESTERN STAR 4900 campaigns (latest 60)
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V013000 | 2024-01-10 | Parking Brake | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move … |
| 23V238000 | 2023-04-04 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Bu… |
| 22V919000 | 2022-12-12 | Tires | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021… |
| 22V722000 | 2022-09-28 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, … |
| 22V338000 | 2022-05-16 | Equipment › Other › Labels | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia vehicles. The Gross Axle Wei… |
| 22V269000 | 2022-04-20 | Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 vehicles. The seat belts may not be secured properly. |
| 22V205000 | 2022-03-30 | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 trucks. The inversion valve air lines may have been incorrectly installed, potentially reducing brake performance. |
| 21V946000 | 2021-12-08 | Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 4900 vehicles. The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the ste… |
| 21V896000 | 2021-11-17 | Tires | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, a… |
| 21V882000 | 2021-11-12 | Electrical System › Wiring | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the… |
| 21V369000 | 2021-05-19 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Cust… |
| 21V256000 | 2021-04-12 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom… |
| 20V660000 | 2020-10-27 | Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The steer axle spindle nut… |
| 20V642000 | 2020-10-16 | Power Train › Clutch Assembly | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD and 122SD and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. An internal component within the clut… |
| 20V634000 | 2020-10-14 | Equipment › Other › Labels | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 and 4900 and Freightliner Coronado, 108SD and 114SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stati… |
| 20V539000 | 2020-09-03 | Suspension › Multiple Axle | Daimler Truckers North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles equipped with certain SL2065 steerable lift axles. The lower rear pivot cap scre… |
| 20V211000 | 2020-04-10 | Equipment › Other › Labels | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 and 4900 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certifi… |
| 19V792000 | 2019-11-04 | Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Rear Window | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles equipped with sleeper cab vent windows. Due to improper adhesive, the vent window may detach from the vehicle. |
| 19V722000 | 2019-10-10 | Structure › Body › Door | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The adhesive bond may fail allowing the baggage or sleeper side door to separate from the hinges. |
| 19V370000 | 2019-05-14 | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Reservoir/Tank | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L… |
| 19V171000 | 2019-03-05 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks. The vehicles are accumulating distance in kilometers, but the odometer display is labeled as being miles. As such, thes… |
| 18V913000 | 2018-12-19 | Suspension › Front › Control Arm | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XC… |
| 18V903000 | 2018-12-19 | Power Train › Clutch Assembly | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty… |
| 18V703000 | 2018-10-05 | Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Caliper | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XC… |
| 18V641000 | 2018-09-19 | Tires › Sidewall | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and Business Class M2 trucks and Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with certain Bridgestone M854 tires with da… |
| 18V581000 | 2018-08-30 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving condit… |
| 18V503000 | 2018-07-31 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combi… |
| 18V353000 | 2018-05-29 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL,… |
| 18V351000 | 2018-05-29 | Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resul… |
| 18V191000 | 2018-03-26 | Electrical System › Wiring | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the … |
| 17V810000 | 2017-12-15 | Equipment | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipp… |
| 17V761000 | 2017-11-27 | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activa… |
| 17V628000 | 2017-10-06 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axl… |
| 17V521000 | 2017-08-24 | Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The front axle weight capacity may exceed the spring capacity. |
| 17V450000 | 2017-07-19 | Fuel System, Diesel | Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. Th… |
| 17V124000 | 2017-02-27 | Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure. |
| 16V711000 | 2016-10-05 | Seat Belts | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured March 22, 2013, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with a Stratosphere sleeper cab. The sea… |
| 16V416000 | 2016-06-09 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, Western Star 4900SA and 4900FA, and FCCC XCM and XCP trucks manufactured from March 14, 2016, through May 18, 201… |
| 15V859000 | 2015-12-22 | Power Train › Axle Assembly | Daimler Trucks North America, Inc. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, and Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to November 6, 2015, and e… |
| 15V620000 | 2015-10-02 | Electrical System › Ignition › Module | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightli… |
| 15V383000 | 2015-06-17 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Western Star 4700, 4800 and 4900 trucks manufactured November 15, 2014, to January 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the speedometer may not… |
| 15V185000 | 2015-03-30 | Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Western Star 4700, and Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured October 6… |
| 15V182000 | 2015-03-27 | Equipment | 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 … |
| 14V758000 | 2014-11-28 | Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Chamber | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Columbia Glider, Argosy Glider, Western Star 4700, and Western Star 4900 trucks … |
| 14V527000 | 2014-09-03 | Service Brakes, Air › Antilock | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured June 24, 2013, to April 30, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured without Anti-lock Brake Sy… |
| 14V150000 | 2014-03-28 | Seat Belts | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, Columbia, and M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, and 4900 vehicles manufac… |
| 13V604000 | 2013-11-29 | Seat Belts | Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900 vehicles manufactured August… |
| 13V401000 | 2013-09-05 | Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2008, through March 22, 2013. A potential misalignment of a clearance hole in the B-pillar… |
| 12V266000 | 2012-06-12 | Suspension › Front | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner, western star, freightliner custom chassis trucks, and thomas built buses manufactured from april 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and … |
| 12V235000 | 2012-05-23 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 12 my 2009 western star 4900 trucks built with dd15 engines. A new forward cab crossmember design reduced clearance for cab mounted battery disconnect switch power cables … |
| 12V074000 | 2012-02-28 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 200… |
| 11V605000 | 2011-12-27 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 freightliner business class m2 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2010, through december 13, 2011, equipped with a dd13 … |
| 11V558000 | 2011-11-18 | Power Train › Axle Assembly | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 western star 4900 trucks, manufactured from december 14, 2010, through january 26, 2011, equipped with meritor axle assemblies. The weld that attaches a tower bracket t… |
| 11V478000 | 2011-09-16 | Fuel System, Diesel | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel li… |
| 11V287000 | 2011-05-18 | Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009, through july 9, 2010, equip… |
| 11V283000 | 2011-05-16 | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 western star 4900 vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2010, through may 13, 2011, with standard cab height and a dd13 engine. The supply and delivery airlines for the foot v… |
| 11V249000 | 2011-04-20 | Service Brakes, Air › Slack Adjusters › Automatic | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia glider kit, coronado, m2, and western star4900 heavy trucks manufactured from october 16, 2010, through march 9, 2011, equipped with gunite automa… |
| 11V207000 | 2011-03-29 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 western star 4900 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engines and manufactured from february 9, 2007, through february 20, 2009. Degradation of a combustion tube … |
| 11V146000 | 2011-03-03 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through j… |
| 11V110000 | 2011-02-23 | Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia and conorado and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from april 22, 2010, through january 28, 2011, equipped with an epa10 isx engine. The… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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