2017 Western Star 4900 recalls
16 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2017 Western Star 4900. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Nov 17, 2021Crash risk2012–2021 Freightliner 108SD, 2012–2021 Freightliner 114SD, 2016–2020 Freightliner Coronado and 4 other models — Tires
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
21V896000 · 307 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Nov 12, 2021Fire risk2017–2019 Western Star 4700, 2017–2019 Western Star 4900, 2017–2019 Western Star 5700 and 1 other model — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
21V882000 · 6K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Nov 4, 2019Crash risk2016–2020 Western Star 4900, 2016–2020 Western Star 5700 — Visibility
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles equipped with sleeper cab vent windows. Due to improper adhesive, the vent window may detach from the vehicle.
19V792000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 10, 2019Crash risk2017–2020 Western Star 4900, 2017–2020 Western Star 5700 — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The adhesive bond may fail allowing the baggage or sleeper side door to separate from the hinges.
19V722000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Dec 19, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 FCCC MT45, 2017–2019 FCCC MT55G, 2018 FCCC S2G and 15 other models — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
18V913000 · 501 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Aug 30, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 Freightliner 122SD, 2017–2019 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017–2019 Freightliner Coronado and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
18V581000 · 5K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- May 29, 2018Crash risk2012–2019 Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed.
18V351000 · 640 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- May 29, 2018Crash risk2018 FCCC S2G, 2017–2019 FCCC S2C 106CAB, 2017–2019 FCCC S2G and 14 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
18V353000 · 9K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Mar 26, 2018Fire risk2017–2019 Western Star 4700, 2017–2019 Western Star 4900, 2017–2019 Western Star 5700 and 1 other model — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
18V191000 · 7K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Dec 15, 2017Fire risk2002–2017 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
- Nov 27, 2017Crash risk2008–2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008–2018 Western Star 4700, 2008–2018 Western Star 4900 and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
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.
17V761000 · 438K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Aug 24, 2017Crash risk2017–2018 Western Star 4900 — Suspension
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.
17V521000 · 38 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 19, 2017Crash risk2018 FCCC XCM, 2017 Freightliner Custom Chass XCM, 2017–2018 Freightliner Custom Chass XCP and 3 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
17V450000 · 74 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Feb 27, 2017Crash risk2015–2018 Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Western Star 4900 trucks. The aluminum air tanks on these vehicles may have improper welds possibly resulting in a rapid loss of air pressure.
17V124000 · 450 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 5, 2016Crash risk2014–2017 Western Star 4900, 2014–2017 Western Star 5700 — Seat Belts
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured March 22, 2013, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with a Stratosphere sleeper cab. The seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too large.
16V711000 · 2K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jun 9, 2016Crash risk2017 FCCC XCM, 2017 FCCC XCP, 2017 Freightliner 122SD and 2 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, Western Star 4900SA and 4900FA, and FCCC XCM and XCP trucks manufactured from March 14, 2016, through May 18, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
16V416000 · 268 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC