Western Star 4900 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 64 recalls on file for the Western Star 4900 (2005–2023).

Complaints
2
Recalls
64
Model years
19
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

200520072009201120131201520172019120212023
NHTSA complaints per Western Star 4900 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Western Star 4900 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 490000004—
2022 490000007—
2021 490000009—
2020 490010007Suspension
2019 4900000015—
2018 4900000016—
2017 4900000016—
2016 4900000010—
2015 4900000014—
2014 4900100011Body & Structure
2013 490000008—
2012 490000008—
2011 4900000014—
2010 4900000010—
2009 4900000011—
2008 490000008—
2007 490000005—
2006 490000004—
2005 490000002—

Most common Western Star 4900 problem areas (all years)

  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Western Star 4900 recalls

  • Recall 24V013000Jan 10, 2024149 vehiclesModel years 2023

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

  • Recall 23V238000Apr 4, 2023306 vehiclesModel years 2023

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

  • Recall 22V919000Dec 12, 202249 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

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

  • Recall 22V722000Sep 28, 202236 vehiclesModel years 2023

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

  • Recall 22V338000May 16, 2022185 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V269000Apr 20, 20223 vehiclesModel years 2022

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

  • Recall 22V205000Mar 30, 202213 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V946000Dec 8, 202121 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

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

  • Recall 21V896000Nov 17, 2021307 vehiclesModel years 2013–2022

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

  • Recall 21V882000Nov 12, 20216,100 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V369000May 19, 20218,482 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

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

  • Recall 21V256000Apr 12, 202112,470 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

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

  • Recall 20V660000Oct 27, 20201,411 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 20V642000Oct 16, 20204,329 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V634000Oct 14, 202053 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

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

  • Recall 20V539000Sep 3, 2020103 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 20V211000Apr 10, 202089 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V792000Nov 4, 20192,725 vehiclesModel years 2016–2020

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

  • Recall 19V722000Oct 10, 20192,547 vehiclesModel years 2017–2020

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 19V370000May 14, 2019741 vehiclesModel years 2015

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

  • Recall 19V171000Mar 5, 2019361 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 18V913000Dec 19, 2018501 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 18V903000Dec 19, 20186,795 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V703000Oct 5, 20185,534 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

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

  • Recall 18V641000Sep 19, 2018201 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Western Star models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology