https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Western Star 4900. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:33 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-2050121 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 faile https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1812810 Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was driving my dump truck on highway 99 in Washington county, North Carolina carrying a load of milling when the front driver side tire blew out causing me to lose control and end up in a deep ditch on the opposite side of the road. Luckily there was know one traveling in that direction. My dump truck was totaled. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1748926 Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Center pin in front leaf springs is not long enough to enter hole in front axle which, keeps them from moving side to side and front to rear. This caused axle to move front and back egg shaping the spacers and causing u bolts to loosen. This could have been catastrophic if it had not been caught by mechanic after I noticed something not being right. The front axle could have folded under the weigh https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1748927 Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT Center pin in front leaf springs is not long enough to enter hole in front axle which, keeps them from moving side to side and front to rear. This caused axle to move front and back egg shaping the spacers and causing u bolts to loosen. This could have been catastrophic if it had not been caught by mechanic after I noticed something not being right. The front axle could have folded under the weigh https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1559351 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 WESTERN STAR 4900SB. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON AN INCLINE AND ATTEMPTING TO SET THE PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE, THE DRIVER HAD TO REMOVE HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS TO REMOVE HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREIGHT https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1559352 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 WESTERN STAR 4900SB. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON AN INCLINE AND ATTEMPTING TO SET THE PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE, THE DRIVER HAD TO REMOVE HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS TO REMOVE HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREIGHT https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-18V581000-western-star-western-star-4900-2019 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-18V503000-western-star-western-star-4900-2015 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 tie-rod tube. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-18V503000-western-star-western-star-4900-2014 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 tie-rod tube. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-18V503000-western-star-western-star-4900-2012 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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 tie-rod tube. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-18V351000-western-star-western-star-4900-2019 Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-18V353000-western-star-western-star-4900-2019 Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-18V351000-western-star-western-star-4900-2015 Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-18V351000-western-star-western-star-4900-2014 Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-18V351000-western-star-western-star-4900-2012 Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-17V761000-western-star-western-star-4900-2015 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-17V761000-western-star-western-star-4900-2014 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-17V761000-western-star-western-star-4900-2012 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-17V761000-western-star-western-star-4900-2011 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-17V761000-western-star-western-star-4900-2009 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1279839 Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABIN DESIGN WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED REGEN FUMES TO PENETRATE INSIDE THE TRUCK. THE CONTACT SUFFERED HEADACHES, NAUSEA, EYE IRRITATION, AND DIS-ORIENTATION WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE FUMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1279840 Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABIN DESIGN WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED REGEN FUMES TO PENETRATE INSIDE THE TRUCK. THE CONTACT SUFFERED HEADACHES, NAUSEA, EYE IRRITATION, AND DIS-ORIENTATION WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE FUMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1253370 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 WESTERN STAR 4900. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL LINE CRACKED AND BEGAN LEAKING FUEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 280,471. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1220622 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD @30 MPH. THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND TORE UP THE FRONT RIGHT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, I HAVE THE MATE TO THE TIRE THAT WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE AND IT IS DEFECTED TO. SO IT SEEMS AS IF THESE TIRES ARE DEFECTED. BOTH TIRES WERE BOUGHT AND PUT ON AT THE SAME TIME. KELLY GOODYEAR BALLOON TYPE STEER TIRES (ARMORSTEEL) https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1220686 Sun, 20 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD @30 MPH. THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND TORE UP THE FRONT RIGHT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, I HAVE THE MATE TO THE TIRE THAT WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE AND IT IS DEFECTED TO. SO IT SEEMS AS IF THESE TIRES ARE DEFECTED. BOTH TIRES WERE BOUGHT AND PUT ON AT THE SAME TIME. KELLY GOODYEAR BALLOON TYPE STEER TIRES (ARMORSTEEL) https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-15V185000-western-star-western-star-4900-2015 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT 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, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and equipped with Haldex Life Seal brake chambers. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-15V182000-western-star-western-star-4900-2015 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1139725 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE SECOND VEHICLE SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE LIMITED AND THE SPECIFICS ON WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#recall-14V758000-western-star-western-star-4900-2015 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT 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 manufactured September 17, 2014, to November 10, 2014 equipped with Haldex Life Seal brake chambers. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated di https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900 https://plaincars.com/make/western-star-4900#complaint-1131607 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT 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