Western Star 4900EX recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Western Star 4900EX, covering 1,377 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Western Star 4900EX recalls by model year
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Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 7 my 2006-2007 western star 4900ex trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' additional marker lamps were installed between the required identification lamps and clearance lamps on the top of some truck cabs.
- Risk
- Additional lamps located on the same horizontal line near the identification lamps may make if difficult for other drivers to distinguish larger vehicles under some conditions.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the additional marker lamps. The recall began on october 2, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 08V417000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. The bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter.
- Risk
- This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. Driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 04V590000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: drag: power assist system
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks and truck-tractors equipped with trw drag link assemblies, the replacement clamp and drag link assemblies contain a potentially defective 5/8-11-grade b prevailing torque hex nut. If the final tightening is less than 65 lb.-ft., the clamp load would be unacceptably low and could compromise the integrity of the drag link.
- Risk
- This could result in the ball socket separating and cause loss of steering control, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the affected hex nut(s). Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. 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 04V120000 · Recall details
Questions about the Western Star 4900EX recalls
How do I check if my Western Star 4900EX has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Western Star 4900EX have?
3, covering exterior lighting, power train and steering.
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