Western Star 4900 recalls

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2023 Western Star 4900 recalls 4

• Reported Jan. 10, 2024
  Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121

  Component: parking brake. 149 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported April 4, 2023
  Loss of Steering from Missing Tie Rod Fastener

  Component: steering. 306 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 28, 2022
  Tie Rod Clamps Failure

  Component: steering. 36 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 30, 2022
  Reduced Brake Performance

  Component: service brakes, air. 13 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2022 Western Star 4900 recalls 7

• Reported Dec. 12, 2022
  Incompatible Tires and Rims/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 49 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 16, 2022
  Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567

  Component: equipment. 185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported April 20, 2022
  Improperly Secured Seat Belts

  Component: seat belts. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 8, 2021
  Steering Shaft May Separate From Steering Gear

  Component: steering. 21 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 17, 2021
  Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 19, 2021
  Loose Tie Rod Clamps

  Component: steering. 8,482 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported April 12, 2021
  Steering Arm and Tie Rod Bolts May Fracture

  Component: steering. 12,470 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2021 Western Star 4900 recalls 9

• Reported Dec. 12, 2022
  Incompatible Tires and Rims/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 49 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 8, 2021
  Steering Shaft May Separate From Steering Gear

  Component: steering. 21 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 17, 2021
  Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 19, 2021
  Loose Tie Rod Clamps

  Component: steering. 8,482 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported April 12, 2021
  Steering Arm and Tie Rod Bolts May Fracture

  Component: steering. 12,470 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 27, 2020
  Steer Axle Spindle Nut Snap-Ring Installation

  Component: suspension. 1,411 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 14, 2020
  Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120

  Component: equipment. 53 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 3, 2020
  Lower Rear Pivot Cap Screws May Be Too Short

  Component: suspension. 103 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported April 10, 2020
  Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120

  Component: equipment. 89 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Western Star 4900 recalls 7

• Reported Dec. 12, 2022
  Incompatible Tires and Rims/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 49 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 17, 2021
  Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 14, 2020
  Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120

  Component: equipment. 53 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 3, 2020
  Lower Rear Pivot Cap Screws May Be Too Short

  Component: suspension. 103 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported April 10, 2020
  Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120

  Component: equipment. 89 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 4, 2019
  Vent Windows May Detach

  Component: visibility. 2,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 10, 2019
  Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge

  Component: structure. 2,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Western Star 4900 recalls 15

• Reported Dec. 12, 2022
  Incompatible Tires and Rims/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 49 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 17, 2021
  Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 12, 2021
  Power Stud May Electrically Arc to Bulkhead

  Component: electrical system. 6,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 16, 2020
  Clutch Failure may Result in Unintended Movement

  Component: power train. 4,329 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 4, 2019
  Vent Windows May Detach

  Component: visibility. 2,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 10, 2019
  Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge

  Component: structure. 2,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 5, 2019
  Odometer Reads Kilometers but Displays as Miles

  Component: electrical system. 361 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 19, 2018
  Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose

  Component: steering. 501 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 19, 2018
  Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails

  Component: power train. 6,795 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 5, 2018
  Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts

  Component: service brakes, air. 5,534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Sept. 19, 2018
  Tire Steel Cords may be Exposed

  Component: tires. 201 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Aug. 30, 2018
  Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs

  Component: engine and engine cooling. 4,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts

  Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 8,741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Front Brake Hose may Chafe

  Component: service brakes, air. 640 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 26, 2018
  Power Stud may Electrically Arc to Bulkhead

  Component: electrical system. 7,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2018 Western Star 4900 recalls 16

• Reported Nov. 17, 2021
  Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 12, 2021
  Power Stud May Electrically Arc to Bulkhead

  Component: electrical system. 6,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 16, 2020
  Clutch Failure may Result in Unintended Movement

  Component: power train. 4,329 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 4, 2019
  Vent Windows May Detach

  Component: visibility. 2,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 10, 2019
  Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge

  Component: structure. 2,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 19, 2018
  Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose

  Component: steering. 501 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 19, 2018
  Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails

  Component: power train. 6,795 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 5, 2018
  Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts

  Component: service brakes, air. 5,534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Aug. 30, 2018
  Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs

  Component: engine and engine cooling. 4,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts

  Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 8,741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Front Brake Hose may Chafe

  Component: service brakes, air. 640 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 26, 2018
  Power Stud may Electrically Arc to Bulkhead

  Component: electrical system. 7,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Aug. 24, 2017
  Front Axle Capacity Exceeds Spring Capacity

  Component: suspension. 38 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 19, 2017
  Fuel Pump May Fail

  Component: fuel system, diesel. 74 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Feb. 27, 2017
  Rapid Loss of Brake Air Pressure

  Component: service brakes, air. 450 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2017 Western Star 4900 recalls 14

• Reported Nov. 17, 2021
  Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 12, 2021
  Power Stud May Electrically Arc to Bulkhead

  Component: electrical system. 6,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 4, 2019
  Vent Windows May Detach

  Component: visibility. 2,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 10, 2019
  Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge

  Component: structure. 2,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 19, 2018
  Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose

  Component: steering. 501 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Aug. 30, 2018
  Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs

  Component: engine and engine cooling. 4,500 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts

  Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 8,741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Front Brake Hose may Chafe

  Component: service brakes, air. 640 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported March 26, 2018
  Power Stud may Electrically Arc to Bulkhead

  Component: electrical system. 7,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Aug. 24, 2017
  Front Axle Capacity Exceeds Spring Capacity

  Component: suspension. 38 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 19, 2017
  Fuel Pump May Fail

  Component: fuel system, diesel. 74 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Feb. 27, 2017
  Rapid Loss of Brake Air Pressure

  Component: service brakes, air. 450 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2016 Western Star 4900 recalls 7

• Reported Nov. 17, 2021
  Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 4, 2019
  Vent Windows May Detach

  Component: visibility. 2,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Front Brake Hose may Chafe

  Component: service brakes, air. 640 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Oct. 6, 2017
  Tie Rod may Loosen

  Component: steering. 41 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Feb. 27, 2017
  Rapid Loss of Brake Air Pressure

  Component: service brakes, air. 450 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2015 Western Star 4900 recalls 7

• Reported Nov. 17, 2021
  Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 14, 2019
  Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121

  Component: service brakes, air. 741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 31, 2018
  Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration

  Component: steering. 1,256 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Front Brake Hose may Chafe

  Component: service brakes, air. 640 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Feb. 27, 2017
  Rapid Loss of Brake Air Pressure

  Component: service brakes, air. 450 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2014 Western Star 4900 recalls 5

• Reported Nov. 17, 2021
  Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 31, 2018
  Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration

  Component: steering. 1,256 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Front Brake Hose may Chafe

  Component: service brakes, air. 640 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2013 Western Star 4900 recalls 5

• Reported Nov. 17, 2021
  Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120

  Component: tires. 307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported July 31, 2018
  Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration

  Component: steering. 1,256 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Front Brake Hose may Chafe

  Component: service brakes, air. 640 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2012 Western Star 4900 recalls 4

• Reported July 31, 2018
  Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration

  Component: steering. 1,256 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported May 29, 2018
  Front Brake Hose may Chafe

  Component: service brakes, air. 640 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2011 Western Star 4900 recalls 2

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2010 Western Star 4900 recalls 2

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2009 Western Star 4900 recalls 2

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2008 Western Star 4900 recalls 2

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

• Reported Nov. 28, 2017
  Brake Lights May Not Activate

  Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2007 Western Star 4900 recalls 1

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2006 Western Star 4900 recalls 1

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2005 Western Star 4900 recalls 1

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2004 Western Star 4900 recalls 1

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2003 Western Star 4900 recalls 1

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2002 Western Star 4900 recalls 1

• Reported Dec. 15, 2017
  Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

  Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.