2023 Western Star 4900 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2023 Western Star 4900. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jan 10, 2024Crash risk2023 Western Star 4900, 2023 Western Star 6900 — Parking Brake
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
24V013000 · 149 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Apr 4, 2023Crash risk2022 FCCC MT45G, 2022–2023 FCCC MT50E, 2022–2023 FCCC MT55 and 14 other models — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
23V238000 · 306 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Sep 28, 2022Crash risk2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2022–2023 Western Star 4700, 2023 Western Star 4900 and 2 other models — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
22V722000 · 36 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Mar 30, 2022Crash risk2023 Western Star 4900 — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 trucks. The inversion valve air lines may have been incorrectly installed, potentially reducing brake performance.
22V205000 · 13 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC