2006 Western Star 4900 recalls

10 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2006 Western Star 4900. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.

Campaigns

• Dec 15, 2017Fire risk
  2002–2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2002–2017 Freightliner Century Class, 2002–2017 Freightliner Columbia and 6 other models — Equipment

  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 that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

  17V810000 · 25K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC

• Feb 28, 2012Fire risk
  2012–2013 Freightliner 114SD, 2006–2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006–2013 Freightliner Cascadia and 7 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling

  DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.

  12V074000 · 103K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

• Sep 16, 2011Fire risk
  2004–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2004–2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2004–2008 Freightliner Columbia and 4 other models — Fuel System, Diesel

  DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE. THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE BETWEEN ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER AND ENGINE BLOCK MAY DEVELOP A SUBSTANTIAL DIESEL FUEL LEAK.

  11V478000 · 74K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

• Mar 3, 2011Fire risk
  2006–2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006–2011 Freightliner Century, 2006–2011 Freightliner Columbia and 4 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling

  DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA FLD, AND M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE4000 EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

  11V146000 · 2K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

• Oct 6, 2009Crash risk
  2006–2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006–2010 Freightliner Century, 2006–2010 Freightliner Columbia and 4 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline

  DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2006 AND MARCH 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH EPA07 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES. THE PLASTIC LINES MAY EXPERIENCE LEAKS DUE TO FATIGUE CRACKS CAUSED BY STRESS AND VIBRATION COMBINED WITH HIGH INTERNAL PRESSURE.

  09V391000 · 10K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

• Sep 23, 2009Fire risk
  2004–2010 Freightliner Argosy, 2004–2010 Freightliner Century Class, 2004–2010 Freightliner Columbia and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling

  DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.

  09V366000 · 25K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

• Mar 11, 2008Safety
  2005–2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2005–2007 Freightliner Century Class, 2005–2007 Freightliner Classic and 6 other models — Fuel System, Diesel

  DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 62,000 MY 2005-2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, FLD, CLASSIC, STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL.

  08V113000 · 62K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

• Dec 18, 2007Crash risk
  2005–2007 Western Star 4900, 2005–2007 Western Star 6900 — Service Brakes, Air

  ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH SISU FR2P-21, SISU FR2P-26, SISU FR3P-33, OR SISU FR3P-48 REAR AXLES, A COUNTER-BORE MACHINED IN BOTH ENDS OF THE WORM WHEEL OPENING OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING REDUCES MATERIAL THICKNESS BETWEEN THE WORM WHEEL OPENING AND THE WORM SHAFT OPENING. UNDER NORMAL SERVICE A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THIS AREA RENDERING THE SLACK ADJUSTER INOPERABLE AND REDUCING BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.

  07V571000 · 31 units · FREIGHTLINER LLC

• Nov 13, 2007Crash risk
  2006–2008 Freightliner Argosy, 2006–2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006–2008 Freightliner Century ST and 10 other models — Trailer Hitches

  ON CERTAIN TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND SIMPLEX SE OR SE II FIFTH WHEELS, THE LATCH LEVER PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED WHICH COULD DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE. CORROSION OR CONTAMINATES IN THE PIVOT MAY CAUSE IT TO BIND AND PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL JAW FROM LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.

  07V530000 · 38K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC

• Feb 8, 2006Fire risk
  2004–2006 Freightliner Classic, 2004–2006 Freightliner Classic XL, 2004–2006 Freightliner Columbia and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling

  ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.

  06V030000 · 6K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC