2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
The 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX, potentially affecting up to 7 vehicles.
Recall 08V417000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 7 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 7 MY 2006-2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' ADDITIONAL MARKER LAMPS WERE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION LAMPS AND CLEARANCE LAMPS ON THE TOP OF SOME TRUCK CABS.
Consequence: ADDITIONAL LAMPS LOCATED ON THE SAME HORIZONTAL LINE NEAR THE IDENTIFICATION LAMPS MAY MAKE IF DIFFICULT FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO DISTINGUISH LARGER VEHICLES UNDER SOME CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ADDITIONAL MARKER LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE OVERHEAD CONSOLES, WHICH HOUSE MULTIPLE RADIOS, HAVE INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH AND CAUSE THE RADIOS TO FALL ON THE DRIVER WHILE HE WAS DRIVING. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 4900EX
- 2003 WESTERN STAR 4900EX — 0 complaints
- 2004 WESTERN STAR 4900EX — 0 complaints
- 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900EX (current)
- 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX — 2 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 4964 — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 47X — 2 total complaints