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Western Star 4900 recalls
65 official recall campaigns for the Western Star 4900, published by vehicle safety authorities in United States, covering model years 2002–2023. The most recent was issued in 2024. A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 65 campaigns
- 53 rated high risk
- Latest: 2024
- 🇺🇸 United States
Common Western Star 4900 recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Brakes 13
- Steering 9
- Engine 8
- Electrical & software 7
- Seat belts 5
- Labels & manuals 4
Western Star 4900 recalls by year
- 2024 · 1
- 2023 · 1
- 2022 · 5
- 2021 · 5
- 2020 · 5
- 2019 · 4
- 2018 · 9
- 2017 · 6
- 2016 · 2
- 2015 · 5
- 2014 · 3
- 2013 · 2
- 2012 · 3
- 2011 · 9
- 2010 · 5
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2024 (1)
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Western Star 6900, 4900 — Parking Brake (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2023 (1)
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Fccc MT50E, 114SD, M2 — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2022 (5)
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Freightliner 122SD, 114SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Tires (US)Medium
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Western Star 4700, 4900, 49X — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700 — Equipment: Other: Labels (US)Low
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Western Star 4900, 4700 — Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air: Supply: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2021 (5)
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Western Star 4900 — Steering: Gear Box: Shaft Sector (US)High risk
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Western Star 49X, 4900, 4700 — Tires (US)Medium
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Western Star 5700, 4900, 4700 — Electrical System: Wiring (US)High risk
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Fccc XB CHASSIS, S2, MT CHASSIS — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly (US)High risk
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Freightliner CUSTOM CHASS S2, CASCADIA, MT45 — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2020 (5)
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Freightliner CASCADIA, 4900, 5700 — Suspension: Rear: Axle: Spindle (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900, 114SD, 5700 — Power Train: Clutch Assembly (US)Medium
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Western Star 4700, 4900, 108SD — Equipment: Other: Labels (US)High risk
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Freightliner 122SD, 4900, 114SD — Suspension: Multiple Axle (US)High risk
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Freightliner CORONADO, 114SD, 4700 — Equipment: Other: Labels (US)Low
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2019 (4)
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Western Star 4900, 5700 — Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: Rear Window (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900, 5700 — Structure: Body: Door (US)High risk
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Sterling ACTERRA, LT9500, L8500 — Service Brakes, Air: Supply: Reservoir/Tank (US)High risk
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Western Star 4700, 4900 — Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (US)Medium
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2018 (9)
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Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, CASCADIA — Power Train: Clutch Assembly (US)Medium
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Western Star 5700, 4900, BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Steering (US)High risk
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Freightliner 114SD, XBS, XCM — Service Brakes, Air: Disc: Caliper (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900, 4700, BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Tires: Sidewall (US)Medium
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Freightliner 122SD, CASCADIA, CORONADO — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel (US)High risk
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Freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2, CORONADO, CASCADIA — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly (US)High risk
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Western Star 5700, 4900, 4700 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air (US)High risk
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Western Star 6900, 4900, 4700 — Electrical System: Wiring (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2017 (6)
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Western Star 5700, 4700, 4900 — Equipment (US)High risk
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Freightliner CASCADIA, 4700, 5700 — Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900, CASCADIA — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900 — Suspension: Front: Springs: Leaf Spring Assembly (US)High risk
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Freightliner Custom Chass XCP, 122SD, 6900 — Fuel System, Diesel (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2016 (2)
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Western Star 5700, 4900 — Seat Belts (US)High risk
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Freightliner CASCADIA, 122SD, 4900 — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2015 (5)
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Freightliner 108SD, 4900, 114SD — Power Train: Axle Assembly (US)Medium
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Freightliner 122SD, MT55, BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Electrical System: Ignition: Module (US)High risk
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Western Star 4800, 4900, 4700 — Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (US)High risk
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Freightliner 114SD, 4900, BUSINESS CLASS M2 — Service Brakes, Air (US)High risk
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Western Star 5700, 4900, 6900 — Equipment (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2014 (3)
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Western Star 4700, COLUMBIA GLIDER, 108SD — Service Brakes, Air: Disc: Chamber (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air: Antilock (US)High risk
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Western Star 4700, M2, CASCADIA — Seat Belts (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2013 (2)
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Freightliner CASCADIA, 6900, CORONADO — Seat Belts (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900 — Seat Belts: Front: Anchorage (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2012 (3)
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Freightliner CORONADO, COLUMBIA, 4900 — Suspension: Front (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900 — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery: Cables (US)High risk
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Western Star 6900, CENTURY, COLUMBIA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2011 (9)
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Freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2, 4900 — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Diesel (US)Medium
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Western Star 4900 — Power Train: Axle Assembly (US)High risk
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Freightliner COLUMBIA, 4900, L-LINE — Fuel System, Diesel (US)High risk
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Freightliner CORONADO, 4900, COLUMBIA — Fuel System, Other: Delivery: Fuel Pump (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air: Supply: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (US)High risk
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Freightliner M2, COLUMBIA GLIDER, 4900 — Service Brakes, Air: Slack Adjusters: Automatic (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900 — Engine And Engine Cooling (US)High risk
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Sterling 9500, FLD, COLUMBIA — Engine And Engine Cooling (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900, CORONADO, CASCADIA — Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator (US)High risk
Western Star 4900 recalls in 2010 (5)
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Freightliner CORONADO, 4900, CENTURY — Equipment: Other: Labels (US)Low
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Western Star 4900, ACTERRA, 7500 — Engine And Engine Cooling (US)High risk
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Freightliner CORONADO, CENTURY, COLUMBIA — Fuel System, Other: Delivery: Fuel Pump (US)High risk
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Western Star 4900 SA — Steering (US)High risk
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Freightliner COLUMBIA, 4900, 9500 — Engine And Engine Cooling (US)Medium
Western Star 4900 recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
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| 🇺🇸 United States | 65 | NHTSA · VIN lookup |
How to check if your Western Star 4900 has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every Western Star 4900 on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: NHTSA (United States).
- Ask an authorised Western Star dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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