2020 WESTERN STAR 4800 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800
The 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800.
Safety Rating for the 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800
has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ICI21-003 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Superseding Letter to an Important Campaign Information Letter to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers and Detroit Diesel distributors. Thomas Built Buses will be addressed separately. This letter...
TechTalk8106 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Tech Talk discussion on 2020 Western Star 4800 signal lights dim to start.
SBW42-014 — EQUIPMENT
Western Star Service Bulletin for Access to Front Brake Zerk Fittings. Certain vehicles with Detroit front axles and Meritor EX-L front air disc brakes do not have access to the front brake zerk fittings for lubrication.
TechTalk7698 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Tech Talk discussion on dim brake lights.
TechTalk7698 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Tech Talk discussion on dim brake lights.
20TS-03 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Technical Service Letter for DD Heavy Duty Platform Belt Tensioner Change. A newly designed, dual-arm friction shoe damping tensioner was implemented for the DD Heavy Duty Platform.
20CSA-02 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer Service Announcement reminding service locations to update their DiagnosticLink software. To maintain access to the Detroit server, all DiagnosticLink computers must be updated with the current version of DiagnosticLink software. all DiagnosticLink 8.08 installed versions will be disabled as of Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
WSTCAE172-2020 — EQUIPMENT
Tractor Reflective Devices
CAL_WS_42001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Customer Advisory Letter for WABCO HP air dryer turbo cut-off valve replacement.
19TL-20 — EQUIPMENT
Tool Letter for DAVCO Shop Pro FXP 95-230V compatible for Australia Electrical Systems.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 4800
- 2015 WESTERN STAR 4800 — 0 complaints
- 2016 WESTERN STAR 4800 — 0 complaints
- 2017 WESTERN STAR 4800 — 0 complaints
- 2018 WESTERN STAR 4800 — 0 complaints
- 2019 WESTERN STAR 4800 — 0 complaints
- 2020 WESTERN STAR 4800 (current)
- 2021 WESTERN STAR 4800 — 0 complaints
Other WESTERN STAR Models
- WESTERN STAR 4900 — 26 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4700 — 10 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 5700 — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 5 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4900EX — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4964 — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL — 4 total complaints