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2013 Western Star 4900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2013 Western Star 4900. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-810 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls8Lowest repair rate 1%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Western Star 4900 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

2013 Western Star 4900 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.

31%repaired · 2024 Q1

Tires

Recall 21V-896 · Nov 17, 2021 · 307 vehicles · 96 repaired

Risk. Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2020 Q4

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 18V-503 · Jul 31, 2018 · 1,256 vehicles · 879 repaired

Risk. A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2020 Q2

Service brakes, air

Recall 18V-351 · May 29, 2018 · 640 vehicles · 466 repaired

Risk. Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

1%repaired · 2019 Q3

Equipment

Recall 17V-810 · Dec 15, 2017 · 24,860 vehicles · 228 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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72%repaired · 2019 Q3

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 17V-761 · Nov 27, 2017 · 438,255 vehicles · 316,205 repaired

Risk. If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2015 Q2

Front: anchorage

Recall 13V-401 · Sep 5, 2013 · 650 vehicles · 241 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: front

Recall 12V-266 · Jun 12, 2012 · 217 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2013 vs. every other 4900 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 4900 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Western Star 4900, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Daimler Trucks North America RecallsAQ18002 · closed Jul 11, 2024
    No recall

Own a 2013 4900?

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