Tl* the contact owned a 2001 western star 4900 truck. The contact stated that the driver crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The front seat occupants in the second vehicle sustained fatal injuries. A police report was filed. The details of the crash were limited and the specifics on whether the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The worst 2001 Western Star 4900 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Suspension1
Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks fitted with optional in-cab batteries, the dual suction/return lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafing through.
- Risk
- This could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines. The recall began on january 26, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 05V453000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- Risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 03V112000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.
- Risk
- This could cause an electrical fire in the area of the plc filter without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will disconnect and secure the plc filter ground wire. Owner notification began september 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 02V087000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Western Star 4900 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2001 Western Star 4900 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 western star 4964sx (na). The vehicle sways side to side each time it is driven. The vehicle was taken to an installation company and they stated that the pusher axle was installed improperly. The speed and engine size were unknown. The current mileage was 74,068 and failure mileage was 1,000.
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Questions about the 2001 Western Star 4900
Is the 2001 Western Star 4900 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Western Star 4900, 2.0 times a typical 4900 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Western Star 4900?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Western Star 4900 have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, suspension and electrical system.
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