no report yet
Power train: driveline
Risk. THIS CONDITION ALLOWS THE BOLTS USED IN THE HOLES TO BECOME DETACHED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DRIVELINE SEPARATION.
2004 Western Star 4900exProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2004 Western Star 4900ex. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Western Star 4900ex 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.
2 recalls
2004 Western Star 4900ex 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.
no report yet
Drag: power assist system
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE BALL SOCKET SEPARATING AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR 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
2004 vs. every other 4900ex 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 4900ex median. How we score
'03'04'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2004 4900ex?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.