{"vehicle":{"id":"2013_western-star_4900","year":2013,"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":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V896000","date":"2021-11-17","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC","component":"TIRES","summary":"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.\"","mfr_campaign":"FL-908","units":307,"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/21V896000"},{"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":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2013427","date":"2013-11-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Seats And Restraints","summary":"On certain trucks, the seat belts may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may not release as required by the standard. This could hinder egress from the vehicle in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace affected seatbelt buckles.","mfr_campaign":"FL-654","units":2888,"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/2013427"},{"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":"2020-05-27","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":"2012357","date":"2012-10-19","manufacturer":null,"component":"Wheels","summary":"On certain vehicles, the wheel rims may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail.  A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash.  In addition, the errant wheel assembly could strike a vehicle, stationary object, or a bystander.  These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel rims.  Note: Further evaluation revealed that no Canadian vehicles are involved.","mfr_campaign":"FL-632","units":null,"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/2012357"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2012193","date":"2012-06-29","manufacturer":null,"component":"Steering","summary":"On certain trucks, the front axle knuckles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could lead to shorter than expected bearing and knuckle life.  In some instances, this could result in separation of the wheel from the axle.  A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash.  In addition, the errant wheel assembly could strike a vehicle, stationary object or a bystander.  These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front axle knuckles.","mfr_campaign":"FL-629","units":44,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Recalls Audit","match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2012193"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"12V266000","date":"2012-06-12","manufacturer":"DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT","summary":"DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 18, 2012, THROUGH MAY 11, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT AXLE-BRAND FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES.  THE FRONT KNUCKLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MACHINING ERROR IN THE WHEEL BEARING AREA WHICH MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE SPINDLE FAILURE.","mfr_campaign":"FL-629","units":217,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["4900"],"built_from":"2012-04-18","built_to":"2012-05-11","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/12V266000"},{"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"}],"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."]}