repaired · 2024 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 Western Star 4700Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Western Star 4700, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-896 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Western Star 4700 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2021 Western Star 4700 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Tires
Risk. Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement, thereby increasing the risk of a…
repaired · 2023 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Axle: spindle
Risk. A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2022 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Suspension: multiple axle
Risk. If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing…
repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Western Star.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other 4700 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 4700 median. How we score
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In owners' words
What 4700 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Western Star 4700 WD110084S. The contact stated that an employee was parked on a hill and the parking brake was activated, however, while the worker was outside of the vehicle for approximately 4 minutes, the parking brake was deactivated. The vehicle rolled forward down a…
Own a 2021 4700?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.