repaired · 2018 Q1
Power train: axle hubs
Risk. If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2017 Western Star 4800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2017 Western Star 4800. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-634 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 31, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Western Star 4800 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Western Star 4800 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.
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
2017 vs. every other 4800 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 4800 median. How we score
'98'99'00'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2017 4800?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.