NHTSA Complaint #11469518 — 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11469518
Vehicle 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 247,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NC

Consumer Description

The contact was driving the company's vehicle which was a 2018 Western Star 4700. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph at a curve and suddenly the front passenger tire began to wobble. The contact lost control of the vehicle's steering ability. The contact stated the vehicle began to lose complete control and then flipped over to the right side. The air bags did not deploy. The contact had injuries to their shoulder and medical attention was not needed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle had not been deemed totaled. The contact stated they were told by the owner of the vehicle that the dealer was made aware of the failure, however, the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 247,000.
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