2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Safety Overview
The 2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 8 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Equipment
- Exterior lighting:brake lights
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as in the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for WESTERN STAR 4900 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
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In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 17V810000: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, We...
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.
NHTSA Recall 17V761000: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTE...
A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
NHTSA Recall 12V074000: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM J...
THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
NHTSA Recall 11V478000: THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C...
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
NHTSA Recall 11V207000: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, CASCADIA, C...
A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
NHTSA Recall 11V146000: A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AN...
A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
NHTSA Recall 10V341000: A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
DAIMLER TRUCKS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 FREIGHTLINE...
UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
NHTSA Recall 10V112000: UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.