No complaints are listed for the 2022 Western Star 4900. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as WESTERN STAR 4900.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
Date: 2022-12-12. Systems: TIRES, WHEELS.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rims. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requireme (excerpt)
Consequence: Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-962. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-05-16. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requiremen (excerpt)
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will be replace the GAWR labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-933. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-04-20. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Western Star 4900 and 4700 vehicles. The seat belts may not be secured properly.
Consequence: Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-927.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-12-08. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Western Star 4900 vehicles. The steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear.
Consequence: Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pinch bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-914.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-11-17. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: 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 com (excerpt)
Consequence: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-05-19. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Consequence: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-04-12. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Consequence: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
36 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE | 16 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
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| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
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11034507
Date: 2026-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Parts Bulletin for Fluorosilicone Fuel Tank Cap Seals
11024958
Date: 2025-10-16. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
11016309
Date: 2025-03-20. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
11014818
Date: 2025-02-20. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
11013204
Date: 2025-01-16. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
11012366
Date: 2024-12-03. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming
11012367
Date: 2024-12-03. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming
11012368
Date: 2024-12-03. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming
11007513
Date: 2024-08-15. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for AutoElevate Disablement Gen5 Engines
11007517
Date: 2024-08-15. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures