2016 Western Star 4900: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2016 Western Star 4900. The newest campaign is 21V896000. NHTSA received the report on 17 Nov 2021. The NHTSA record gives the component Tires. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 21V896000, in the NHTSA record

Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL-908.

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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 469,538 units in total.

21V89600017 Nov 2021Tires
19V7920004 Nov 2019Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Rear Window
18V35100029 May 2018Service Brakes, Air
17V81000015 Dec 2017Equipment
17V76100027 Nov 2017Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
17V6280006 Oct 2017Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
17V12400027 Feb 2017Service Brakes, Air
16V7110005 Oct 2016Seat Belts
15V85900022 Dec 2015Power Train / Axle Assembly
15V6200002 Oct 2015Electrical System / Ignition / Module

21V896000Received 17 Nov 2021. 307 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL-908.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-908. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2022.
19V792000Received 4 Nov 2019. 2,725 units.
Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Rear Window
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent windows, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 27, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-836.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-836. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Sep 2020.
18V351000Received 29 May 2018. 640 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle brake hose, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 27, 2018. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-773.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-773. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Nov 2018.
17V810000Received 15 Dec 2017. 24,860 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-759. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2018.
17V761000Received 27 Nov 2017. 438,255 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-756. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2018.
17V628000Received 6 Oct 2017. 41 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim to owners on December 4, 2017. The recall began on March 7, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-751.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-751. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Mar 2018.
17V124000Received 27 Feb 2017. 450 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum air tanks with steel, triple compartment, air tanks, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-732.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-732. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2017.
16V711000Received 5 Oct 2016. 1,944 units.
Seat Belts
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the plate has a hole that is too big, the plate may fail when it stressed such as in the event of a crash, preventing the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt mounting plate, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 7 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-725.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-725. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Feb 2017.
15V859000Received 22 Dec 2015. 43 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, Inc. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, and Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to November 6, 2015, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or Marmon-Herrington customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-699.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-699. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Feb 2016.
15V620000Received 2 Oct 2015. 273 units.
Electrical System / Ignition / Module
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-690. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Oct 2015.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2016 Western Star 4900
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
AQ18002	Audit query	Daimler Trucks North America Recalls	Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch	23 Apr 2018	11 Jul 2024

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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NHTSA page of the 2016 Western Star 4900The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 Western Star 4900: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/western-star/4900/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 Western Star 4900?: 469,538 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Western Star 4900 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 83 recall campaigns for the Western Star 4900, model years 1998 to 2023. 10 of them name the 2016 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Western Star 4900 open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.