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Safety Recalls of Western Star 4900EX Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Western Star 4900EX. 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 4900EX.

NHTSA Recall #: 08V417000; Aug. 15, 2008

Additional lamps located on the same horizontal line near the identification lamps may make if difficult for other drivers to distinguish larger vehicles under some conditions.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Western Star 4900EX, 2007 Western Star 4900EX

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Recall Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 7 my 2006-2007 western star 4900ex trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 04V590000; Dec. 15, 2004

This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. Driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Freightliner Century, 2004 Freightliner Columbia, 2004 Freightliner FLD, 2004 Sterling AT9500, 2004 Sterling LT9500, 2004 Western Star 4900EX

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

Recall Summary: On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. The bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 04V120000; Mar. 8, 2004

This could result in the ball socket separating and cause loss of steering control, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Western Star 4900EX, 2004 Western Star 4900EX, 2003 Western Star 4900FA, 2004 Western Star 4900FA, 2003 Western Star 4900SA, 2004 Western Star 4900SA

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Recall Summary: On certain trucks and truck-tractors equipped with trw drag link assemblies, the replacement clamp and drag link assemblies contain a potentially defective 5/8-11-grade b prevailing torque hex nut. If the final tightening is less than 65 lb. -ft.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Western Star 4900EX Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Aug. 15, 2008	Exterior Lighting	7
Dec. 15, 2004	Power Train:driveline	1,095
Mar. 8, 2004	Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System	275

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Western Star 4900EX Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2007 Western Star 4900EX	1
2006 Western Star 4900EX	1
2004 Western Star 4900EX	2
2003 Western Star 4900EX	1