There have been 59 safety recalls for the Western Star 4900. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Western Star 4900.
unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Western Star 4900, 2024 Western Star 4900, 2023 Western Star 6900 |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023-2024 western star 4900 and 2023 western star 6900 vehicles. a defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Western Star 4700, 2023 Western Star 4900, 2023 Western Star 49X, 2023 Western Star 6900 |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2023 western star 4700, 4900, 49x, 6900, and freightliner 114sd vehicles. the tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Fccc MT45, 2022 Fccc MT45, 2022 Freightliner Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2022 Western Star 4900, 2023 Western Star 4900 |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021-2022 freightliner (fccc) mt45, 2022-2023 western star 4900 and freightliner cascadia vehicles. the steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020 Freightliner New Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner New Cascadia, 2022 Freightliner New Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner New Cascadia, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2021 Western Star 4700, 2022 Western Star 4700, 2022 Western Star 4900, 2020 Western Star 5700, 2021 Western Star 5700, 2022 Western Star 5700 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2023 Western Star 4900 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Freightliner Cascadia, 2003 Freightliner Cascadia, 2004 Freightliner Cascadia, 2005 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006 Freightliner Cascadia, 2007 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, 2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2012 Freightliner Cascadia, 2013 Freightliner Cascadia, 2014 Freightliner Cascadia, 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2002 Freightliner Century Class, 2003 Freightliner Century Class, 2004 Freightliner Century Class, 2005 Freightliner Century Class, 2006 Freightliner Century Class, 2007 Freightliner Century Class, 2008 Freightliner Century Class, 2009 Freightliner Century Class, 2010 Freightliner Century Class, 2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2012 Freightliner Century Class, 2013 Freightliner Century Class, 2014 Freightliner Century Class, 2015 Freightliner Century Class, 2016 Freightliner Century Class, 2017 Freightliner Century Class, 2002 Freightliner Columbia, 2003 Freightliner Columbia, 2004 Freightliner Columbia, 2005 Freightliner Columbia, 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2009 Freightliner Columbia, 2010 Freightliner Columbia, 2011 Freightliner Columbia, 2012 Freightliner Columbia, 2013 Freightliner Columbia, 2014 Freightliner Columbia, 2015 Freightliner Columbia, 2016 Freightliner Columbia, 2017 Freightliner Columbia, 2002 Freightliner Coronado, 2003 Freightliner Coronado, 2004 Freightliner Coronado, 2005 Freightliner Coronado, 2006 Freightliner Coronado, 2007 Freightliner Coronado, 2008 Freightliner Coronado, 2009 Freightliner Coronado, 2010 Freightliner Coronado, 2011 Freightliner Coronado, 2012 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Freightliner Coronado, 2014 Freightliner Coronado, 2015 Freightliner Coronado, 2016 Freightliner Coronado, 2017 Freightliner Coronado, 2002 Western Star 4700, 2003 Western Star 4700, 2004 Western Star 4700, 2005 Western Star 4700, 2006 Western Star 4700, 2007 Western Star 4700, 2008 Western Star 4700, 2009 Western Star 4700, 2010 Western Star 4700, 2011 Western Star 4700, 2012 Western Star 4700, 2013 Western Star 4700, 2014 Western Star 4700, 2015 Western Star 4700, 2016 Western Star 4700, 2017 Western Star 4700, 2002 Western Star 4900, 2003 Western Star 4900, 2004 Western Star 4900, 2005 Western Star 4900, 2006 Western Star 4900, 2007 Western Star 4900, 2008 Western Star 4900, 2009 Western Star 4900, 2010 Western Star 4900, 2011 Western Star 4900, 2012 Western Star 4900, 2013 Western Star 4900, 2014 Western Star 4900, 2015 Western Star 4900, 2016 Western Star 4900, 2017 Western Star 4900, 2002 Western Star 5700, 2003 Western Star 5700, 2004 Western Star 5700, 2005 Western Star 5700, 2006 Western Star 5700, 2007 Western Star 5700, 2008 Western Star 5700, 2009 Western Star 5700, 2010 Western Star 5700, 2011 Western Star 5700, 2012 Western Star 5700, 2013 Western Star 5700, 2014 Western Star 5700, 2015 Western Star 5700, 2016 Western Star 5700, 2017 Western Star 5700, 2002 Western Star 5900, 2003 Western Star 5900, 2004 Western Star 5900, 2005 Western Star 5900, 2006 Western Star 5900, 2007 Western Star 5900, 2008 Western Star 5900, 2009 Western Star 5900, 2010 Western Star 5900, 2011 Western Star 5900, 2012 Western Star 5900, 2013 Western Star 5900, 2014 Western Star 5900, 2015 Western Star 5900, 2016 Western Star 5900, 2017 Western Star 5900, 2002 Western Star 6900, 2003 Western Star 6900, 2004 Western Star 6900, 2005 Western Star 6900, 2006 Western Star 6900, 2007 Western Star 6900, 2008 Western Star 6900, 2009 Western Star 6900, 2010 Western Star 6900, 2011 Western Star 6900, 2012 Western Star 6900, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2014 Western Star 6900, 2015 Western Star 6900, 2016 Western Star 6900, 2017 Western Star 6900 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, 2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2012 Freightliner Cascadia, 2013 Freightliner Cascadia, 2014 Freightliner Cascadia, 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Western Star 4700, 2009 Western Star 4700, 2010 Western Star 4700, 2011 Western Star 4700, 2012 Western Star 4700, 2013 Western Star 4700, 2014 Western Star 4700, 2015 Western Star 4700, 2016 Western Star 4700, 2017 Western Star 4700, 2018 Western Star 4700, 2008 Western Star 4900, 2009 Western Star 4900, 2010 Western Star 4900, 2011 Western Star 4900, 2012 Western Star 4900, 2013 Western Star 4900, 2014 Western Star 4900, 2015 Western Star 4900, 2016 Western Star 4900, 2017 Western Star 4900, 2018 Western Star 4900, 2008 Western Star 5700, 2009 Western Star 5700, 2010 Western Star 5700, 2011 Western Star 5700, 2012 Western Star 5700, 2013 Western Star 5700, 2014 Western Star 5700, 2015 Western Star 5700, 2016 Western Star 5700, 2017 Western Star 5700, 2018 Western Star 5700, 2008 Western Star 6900, 2009 Western Star 6900, 2010 Western Star 6900, 2011 Western Star 6900, 2012 Western Star 6900, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2014 Western Star 6900, 2015 Western Star 6900, 2016 Western Star 6900, 2017 Western Star 6900, 2018 Western Star 6900 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Fccc S2c 106cab, 2018 Fccc S2G, 2018 Freightliner 108SD, 2018 Freightliner 114SD, 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2018 Western Star 4700, 2018 Western Star 4900, 2018 Western Star 5700 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Recall Summary: Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2018 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, cascadia, m2 business class vehicles, 2018 western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles, and 2018 freightliner custom chassis (fcc) s2c 106 chassis and s2g cab/chassis vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, 2016 Western Star 4900 |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: 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 axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Overloaded springs may result in the front axle separating from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Western Star 4900, 2018 Western Star 4900 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 10, 2024 | Parking Brake | 149 |
| Sep. 28, 2022 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 36 |
| Jun. 8, 2022 | Steering | 6,492 |
| May. 16, 2022 | Equipment:other:labels | 185 |
| Mar. 30, 2022 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 13 |
| Dec. 15, 2017 | Equipment | 24,860 |
| Nov. 30, 2017 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 438,255 |
| Nov. 27, 2017 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper | 3,007 |
| Oct. 6, 2017 | Steering | 41 |
| Aug. 24, 2017 | Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 38 |
| Jul. 19, 2017 | Diesel Fuel System | 74 |
| Feb. 27, 2017 | Air Brake | 450 |
| Oct. 5, 2016 | Seat Belt | 1,944 |
| Jun. 9, 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 268 |
| Dec. 22, 2015 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 43 |
| Oct. 2, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 273 |
| Jun. 17, 2015 | Electrical System: Instrument Panel | 21 |
| Mar. 30, 2015 | Air Brake | 3,732 |
| Mar. 27, 2015 | Equipment | 2,226 |
| Nov. 28, 2014 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber | 1,580 |
| Sep. 3, 2014 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 3 |
| Mar. 28, 2014 | Seat Belt | 938 |
| Nov. 29, 2013 | Seat Belt | 26,310 |
| Sep. 5, 2013 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 650 |
| Jun. 12, 2012 | Suspension:front | 217 |
| May. 23, 2012 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 12 |
| Feb. 28, 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 103,437 |
| Dec. 27, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 66 |
| Nov. 18, 2011 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 6 |
| Sep. 16, 2011 | Diesel Fuel System | 73,500 |
| May. 18, 2011 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump | 268 |
| May. 16, 2011 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 94 |
| Apr. 20, 2011 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters:automatic | 1,591 |
| Mar. 29, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 88 |
| Mar. 3, 2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 2,073 |
| Feb. 23, 2011 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 239 |
| Nov. 4, 2010 | Equipment:other:labels | 7,466 |
| Jul. 27, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 5,743 |
| Jul. 27, 2010 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump | 13,410 |
| Mar. 23, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 |
| Oct. 8, 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 18,067 |
| Oct. 6, 2009 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 10,185 |
| Oct. 6, 2009 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2,726 |
| Sep. 23, 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 25,362 |
| Jun. 18, 2009 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 53 |
| Apr. 9, 2008 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 900 |
| Mar. 11, 2008 | Diesel Fuel System | 62,000 |
| Dec. 21, 2007 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 220 |
| Dec. 18, 2007 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 31 |
| Nov. 13, 2007 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 38,000 |
| Aug. 2, 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 4,299 |
| Jul. 24, 2007 | Suspension:rear | 1,200 |
| Jul. 18, 2007 | Steering | 18,000 |
| Feb. 8, 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 5,771 |
| Oct. 5, 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 600 |
| Mar. 21, 2003 | Suspension:front:hub | 5,716 |
| Mar. 20, 2002 | Electrical System:wiring | 30,000 |
| Dec. 17, 2001 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 3,500 |
| May. 14, 2001 | Suspension | 222 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2024 Western Star 4900 | 1 |
| 2023 Western Star 4900 | 4 |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | 2 |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | 5 |
| 2017 Western Star 4900 | 7 |
| 2016 Western Star 4900 | 7 |
| 2015 Western Star 4900 | 10 |
| 2014 Western Star 4900 | 8 |
| 2013 Western Star 4900 | 5 |
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | 6 |
| 2011 Western Star 4900 | 14 |
| 2010 Western Star 4900 | 14 |
| 2009 Western Star 4900 | 16 |
| 2008 Western Star 4900 | 17 |
| 2007 Western Star 4900 | 14 |
| 2006 Western Star 4900 | 10 |
| 2005 Western Star 4900 | 7 |
| 2004 Western Star 4900 | 5 |
| 2003 Western Star 4900 | 2 |
| 2002 Western Star 4900 | 2 |
| 2001 Western Star 4900 | 3 |
| 2000 Western Star 4900 | 3 |
| 1999 Western Star 4900 | 2 |
| 1998 Western Star 4900 | 2 |