Western StarRecalls, problems & years to avoid
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints on file for 24 Western Star models. The 4900 has the most (17). Pick a model to see which years to avoid.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls. Updated daily.
Current Western Star models
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New Western Star recalls
Other: labels26V-736 · 4900, 49x · Nov 6, 2026 · 7 vehiclesPower train: driveline26V-737 · 47x, 49x · Nov 6, 2026 · 3,894 vehiclesElectronic stability control (ESC)26V-583 · 49x · Sep 9, 2026 · 2,404 vehiclesElectrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery26V-079 · 47x, 49x · Feb 11, 2026 · 26,960 vehiclesSuspension: critical fasteners25V-760 · 4700, 47x, 48x, 49x · Nov 4, 2025 · 18,783 vehiclesService brakes, air: critical fasteners25V-601 · 47x, 49x, 57x · Sep 11, 2025 · 402 vehiclesSteering: critical fasteners25V-603 · 47x, 49x · Sep 11, 2025 · 343 vehiclesElectrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery25V-326 · 47x, 49x · Jun 23, 2025 · 22,271 vehicles