{"vehicle":{"id":"2012_western-star_4900","year":2012,"make":"Western Star","model":"4900"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021706","date":"2021-11-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Tires","summary":"Issue:\nCertain trucks were built with tires that are not approved for use with the truck's wheels. As a result, the tires may not perform properly, or a tire could fail.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. You will be instructed to bring your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility when a repair is available.","mfr_campaign":"FL-908","units":948,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021706"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019237","date":"2019-05-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nCertain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity to ensure the brakes work even with heavy use or when there is a partial loss of the air system.\n\nSafety Risk:\nReduced braking could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facility to modify the truck to ensure it meets Canadian regulations.","mfr_campaign":"FL-815","units":110,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019237"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V503000","date":"2018-07-31","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks.  In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.","mfr_campaign":"FL782","units":1256,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":"2011-07-01","built_to":"2015-01-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V503000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018283","date":"2018-05-29","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Certain vehicles built with front disc brakes and a Lomax hood may not have enough clearance between the hood and the front brake hose. This could cause chafing of the brake hose, which could lead to an air leak resulting in reduced brake effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Authorized dealers will replace the front brake hose. Note: A leaking front brake hose may not be detectable during a routine pre-trip inspection.","mfr_campaign":"FL-773","units":339,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2018283"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V351000","date":"2018-05-29","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"FL-773","units":640,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":"2011-02-23","built_to":"2018-06-05","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V351000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017636","date":"2017-12-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Accessories","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage.  Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly.  Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href=\"https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/\">www.kidde.com</a>.","mfr_campaign":"FL-759","units":16510,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017636"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V810000","date":"2017-12-15","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"EQUIPMENT","summary":"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","mfr_campaign":"FL-759","units":24860,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":"2001-07-11","built_to":"2016-08-19","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V810000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017583","date":"2017-11-28","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles with air brakes, after several hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal. If the brake lights do not illuminate, following road users would be unaware of the intent of the driver to slow the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will repair the brake light pressure switch.","mfr_campaign":"FL-756","units":41763,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017583"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V761000","date":"2017-11-27","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"FL-756","units":438255,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":"2007-03-27","built_to":"2017-11-21","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V761000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"13V401000","date":"2013-09-05","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2008, through March 22, 2013.  A potential misalignment of a clearance hole in the B-pillar reinforcement may affect the performance of the seatbelt D-ring anchorage point.","mfr_campaign":"FL-645","units":650,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":"2008-05-27","built_to":"2013-05-22","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/13V401000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2013300","date":"2013-09-04","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"On certain trucks, a misaligned B-pillar reinforcement could affect seatbelt D-ring anchor performance.  Failure of the seatbelt D-ring anchorage to restrain the seat occupant would increase the risk of personal injury during a crash.  Correction: Dealers will reinforce the seatbelt D-ring anchor.","mfr_campaign":"FL-645","units":1829,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2013300"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2012113","date":"2012-03-30","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"On certain vehicles, the driver's seat base may not have been manufactured correctly and could fail.  This could allow the seat to lower unexpectedly.  Should this occur while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace the driver's seat base.","mfr_campaign":"FL-624","units":248,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2012113"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"12V074000","date":"2012-02-28","manufacturer":"DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"12C-2","units":103437,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/12V074000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2012080","date":"2012-02-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"On certain trucks equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 or DD16 engine, the support system for the high pressure fuel line (between the fuel pump and the fuel delivery rail) may be damaged during a service repair procedure.  Incorrect torque applied to the dampener \"P\" clip fasteners may damage the fasteners, which could allow the clips to loosen.  This could result in a cracked fuel line and a diesel fuel leak.  Diesel fuel leakage may ignite on a hot engine surface and cause a fire.  As well, diesel fuel spilt on the roadway could endanger other road users by making the roadway unexpectedly slippery.  These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel line and install a more robust fuel line support system.","mfr_campaign":"12C-2 / FL-622","units":11923,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2012080"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"11V605000","date":"2011-12-27","manufacturer":"DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL","summary":"DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND WESTERN STAR 4900 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DD13 EPA10 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE.  THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.","mfr_campaign":"11C-4","units":66,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":"2010-07-02","built_to":"2011-12-13","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/11V605000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2011439","date":"2011-12-22","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"On certain emergency vehicles, the engine shutdown system (normally provided to protect the engine in case of malfunction) may not have been disabled during vehicle assembly.  Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown, under certain conditions, could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.  Correction: Authorized service facilities will disable the engine shutdown system.","mfr_campaign":"FL-621 (11C4)","units":50,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2011439"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2011236","date":"2011-06-22","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain trucks equipped with a DD15 or DD16 engine, the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose, back out, and contact the starter cable.  This could cause an electrical short, which could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator, and apply thread-locking fluid to the fastener.","mfr_campaign":"FL-609","units":5924,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2011236"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"11V283000","date":"2011-05-16","manufacturer":"DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","summary":"DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2010, THROUGH MAY 13, 2011, WITH STANDARD CAB HEIGHT AND A DD13 ENGINE.  THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY AIRLINES FOR THE FOOT VALVE MAY CONTACT THE AIR INTAKE ON THE ENGINE.  RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE CAB AND THE ENGINE MAY ALLOW THE DELIVERY AIRLINES TO CHAFE ON THE AIR INTAKE.","mfr_campaign":"FL-607","units":94,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":"2010-04-01","built_to":"2011-05-13","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/11V283000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2011196","date":"2011-05-13","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles, the supply and delivery air lines for the foot valve may contact the engine air intake and suffer chafe damage.  Rapid air loss from the supply line would allow spring brake application, causing immediate brake lock-up.  Air leakage from one of the two delivery air lines would result in partial loss of brake function, which could increase stopping distance.  These issues could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reroute the air lines at the foot valve.","mfr_campaign":"FL-607","units":72,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2011196"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2011172","date":"2011-04-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"On certain trucks, the driveshaft may not have been welded correctly during the manufacturing process.  This could allow the driveshaft to fracture along the length of the tube seam weld when torque is applied.  The fractured tube can twist or sever, which could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached, and any additional nearby components.  Should the brake air lines become damaged, it could allow spring brake application, causing immediate brake lock-up.  If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash.  Also, failure of the driveshaft would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash.  Either condition could result in property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly.","mfr_campaign":"FL-606","units":81,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2011172"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}