# Recalls that may apply to the 1997 Western Star 4800

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

None found.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2005320](/recalls/tc/2005320.md), 2005-10-18: Fuel System. On certain vehicles fitted with optional in\-cab batteries, fuel lines may contact the cab power harness, resulting in chafe damage that could present a fire hazard.  Correction: Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines.
- [1997157](/recalls/tc/1997157.md), 1997-09-15: Brakes. Certain trucks may not meet the air brake release time required by the Standard. Correction: Two in\-line quick release valves will be added to the drop lines at the rear most axle.
- [1997092](/recalls/tc/1997092.md), 1997-04-28: Steering. On certain trucks, the steering shaft may contact the top of the firewall adapter opening. Over time the adapter could wear a groove in the steering shaft and eventually cause the steering shaft to fail, resulting in loss of steering control and a possible crash. Correction: Firewall adapter plate will be modified on affected vehicles.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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