Western Star 4900

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBERUS

    While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    If the speedometer does not show the vehicle speed, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

    An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

    In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED, FUEL MAY SPILL ONTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED, FUEL MAY SPILL ONTO THE ROADWAY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    CABLES THAT BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE CAB AND FORWARD CAB CROSSMEMBER COULD SHORT TO GROUND AND POTENTIALLY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    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.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    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.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

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    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOWUS

    If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    An engine stall without the ability to restart the engine can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLYUS

    Overloaded springs may result in the front axle separating from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARMUS

    Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    A baggage or sleeper side door that separates from the vehicle while in motion can cause road debris, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    The odometer failing to register the correct distance travelled could cause driver confusion, as well as possible incorrect assumptions about driver speed. An incorrect speed assumption may increase the risk of crash.

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    TIRES:SIDEWALLUS

    Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

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    TIRESUS

    Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLEUS

    If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

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    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLEUS

    A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.

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    STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTORUS

    Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A HOLE IN THE DELIVERY AIR LINE MAY DEVELOP, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY TO THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATICUS

    IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO BREAK, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY AND, IF MOUNTED ON THE STEER AXLE, THE VEHICLE COULD PULL TO ONE SIDE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS

    A POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE, WITH DAMAGED INSULATION, THAT MAY CONTACT A GROUNDED COMPONENT CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

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    TIRESUS

    Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCKUS

    When not equipped with ABS, the affected vehicles have a greater chance of wheel lock up when braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    DETACHMENT OF THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • Western Star 4900date unknown
    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the plate has a hole that is too big, the plate may fail when it stressed such as in the event of a crash, preventing the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.