2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA
The 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING.
Recalls for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA, potentially affecting up to 4 vehicles.
Recall 10V260000 — STEERING
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2002 THROUGH 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA TRUCKS MANUFACTURER FROM DECEMBER 21, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 4, 2010. THE SPACER USED TO CONNECT THE AFT STEER AXLE IDLER ARM TO THE FRAME RAIL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BREAK UNDER SEVERE STEERING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE IDLER ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RAIL RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING...
Consequence: DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA.
Safety Rating for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 4900 SA
- 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA — 0 complaints
- 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA — 0 complaints
- 2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA — 0 complaints
- 2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA — 0 complaints
- 2010 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA — 0 complaints
- 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA (current)
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