2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900
The 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900, potentially affecting up to 36,316 vehicles.
Recall 05V453000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 600 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FITTED WITH OPTIONAL IN-CAB BATTERIES, THE DUAL SUCTION/RETURN LINES MAY CONTACT THE CAB POWER HARNESS RESULTING IN CHAFING THROUGH.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REROUTE AND SECURE THE FUEL LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 03V112000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| 5,716 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence: SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Recall 02V087000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 30,000 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL (PLC) FILTER COULD OVERHEAT AND/OR IGNITE WHEN SUBJECTED TO REVERSE POLARITY ELECTRICAL SPIKES.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE PLC FILTER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DISCONNECT AND SECURE THE PLC FILTER GROUND WIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Suspensionmultiple Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS IN THE SECOND VEHICLE SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE LIMITED AND THE SPECIFICS ON WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WESTERN STAR 4964SX (NA). THE VEHICLE SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE EACH TIME IT IS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INSTALLATION COMPANY AND THEY STATED THAT THE PUSHER AXLE WAS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. THE SPEED AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,068 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Safety Rating for the 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SBW-4714 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WESTERN STAR: FUEL TANKS ROTATING IN SADDLES. ANTI-SLIP MATERIAL MAY NEED TO BE INSTALLED, OR AN ADDITIONAL STRIP OF RUBBER. *JS
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 4900
- 1997 WESTERN STAR 4900 — 0 complaints
- 1998 WESTERN STAR 4900 — 2 complaints
- 1999 WESTERN STAR 4900 — 0 complaints
- 2000 WESTERN STAR 4900 — 0 complaints
- 2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 (current)
- 2002 WESTERN STAR 4900 — 1 complaint
- 2003 WESTERN STAR 4900 — 0 complaints
- 2004 WESTERN STAR 4900 — 0 complaints
- 2005 WESTERN STAR 4900 — 2 complaints
- 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900 — 1 complaint
Other WESTERN STAR Models
- 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
- WESTERN STAR 47X — 2 total complaints