Total Complaints
6 filings
WESTERN STAR 4900 · model year
2014 WESTERN STAR 4900
6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 11 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2014WESTERN STAR4900 carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 4900 is structure:body with 2 filings, followed by wheels (1) and exterior lighting (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 11 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
No open NHTSA investigation overlaps the 2014 4900 in the current dataset. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
Recalls (11)
18V50300031/07/2018
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 combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the t
13V60400029/11/2013
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 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt b
18V35100029/05/2018
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 resulting in the brake hose being chafed.
17V76100028/11/2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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 activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
14V15000028/03/2014
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 manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9
15V18200027/03/2015
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 disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully
21V89600017/11/2021
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, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these v
17V81000015/12/2017
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 equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers tha
16V71100005/10/2016
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 seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too large.
13V40100005/09/2013
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 reinforcement may affect the performance of the seatbelt D-ring anchorage poin
14V52700003/09/2014
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 Systems. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor
Recent Complaints
20241222TRAILER HITCHES
Hi I had a trailer hitch failure yesterday causing the trailer to disconnect from the tow vehicle. The failure occurred at a faulty weld on the receiver hitch. The receiver hitch is a Angcosy one position hook mount 20,000 lb. 9" length model. Where the receiver tube is welded to the hitch mounting plate the weld failed causing the trailer to seperate from the tow vehicle. Upon examining the failed weld you could see there was no weld penetrating the hitch plate itself. Luckily I was moving the trailer on my property at a speed of 3 MPH, so no real damage done. I use this hitch for towing woodchippers and other car type trailers down the highway. If this would have occurred at highway speeds with the trailer becoming disconnected from the tow vehicle the results could have been life threatening. The hitch in question was in like new condition and only used 4-5 times. I bought the hitch thru Amazon and have notified them of the problem the faulty receiver hitch posses.
20141117CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY
2014 WESTERN STAR 4900 CAR HAULER, JUST REPLACED 2 STEER TIRES TO 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 18 PLY. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 30,000 MILES AND PASSENGER SIDE BLOW OUT. FRONT DESTROYED. TRUCK WAS FULLY LOADED WITH ABOUT 75000 POUNDS. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND TRAVELED FROM LEFT LANE TO SHOULDER. CAME TO STOP ON THE SHOULDER. INSURANCE PAID ALMOST $30,000. *TR
Mileage: 102,000
20141117CrashTIRES
2014 WESTERN STAR 4900 CAR HAULER, JUST REPLACED 2 STEER TIRES TO 2014 MICHELIN XZA 275/70/R22.5 18 PLY. TIRE HAD LESS THEN 30,000 MILES AND PASSENGER SIDE BLOW OUT. FRONT DESTROYED. TRUCK WAS FULLY LOADED WITH ABOUT 75000 POUNDS. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND TRAVELED FROM LEFT LANE TO SHOULDER. CAME TO STOP ON THE SHOULDER. INSURANCE PAID ALMOST $30,000. *TR
Mileage: 102,000
20141104WHEELS
FRONT TIRE PASSENGER SIDE BLOW OUT. MICHELIN XZA 2 275/0.22.5. WHOLE FRONT OF THE TRUCK DAMAGED. HOOD BROKEN IN 2 PARTS. FENDER FLEW OFF. LIGHT FLEW OFF. RIM DESTROYED. REPAIR COST $16,000 TIRE WAS CHANGED AT ABOUT 90,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 115,000
20141104STRUCTURE:BODY
FRONT TIRE PASSENGER SIDE BLOW OUT. MICHELIN XZA 2 275/0.22.5. WHOLE FRONT OF THE TRUCK DAMAGED. HOOD BROKEN IN 2 PARTS. FENDER FLEW OFF. LIGHT FLEW OFF. RIM DESTROYED. REPAIR COST $16,000 TIRE WAS CHANGED AT ABOUT 90,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 115,000
20141104EXTERIOR LIGHTING
FRONT TIRE PASSENGER SIDE BLOW OUT. MICHELIN XZA 2 275/0.22.5. WHOLE FRONT OF THE TRUCK DAMAGED. HOOD BROKEN IN 2 PARTS. FENDER FLEW OFF. LIGHT FLEW OFF. RIM DESTROYED. REPAIR COST $16,000 TIRE WAS CHANGED AT ABOUT 90,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 115,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900 have?▼
The 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900?▼
Yes, the 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900 has 11 recall(s). The most common affected component is STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900?▼
The most-complained component for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900 is STRUCTURE:BODY with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include WHEELS and EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Is the 2014 WESTERN STAR 4900 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.