2007 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 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
The 2007 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 Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 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 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2008 STARTED OVERHEATING UNDER A LOAD AND UPHILLS. SEVERAL EGR VALVES, AIR CHARGE COOLERS, TURBOS, FLUSHING AND STEAM CLEANING RADIATOR,HEAD GASKETS, THERMO STATS, AND IT STILL OVERHEATS. WE HAVE CONSULTED WITH WESTERN STAR TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND THEY WILL NO LONGER RETURN OUR CALLS. *TR
ON MARCH 12, 2009 I BOUGHT 8 SUMITOMO 255/70R22.5 MODEL #ST727 TIRES FOR MY COMMERCIAL TRUCK. APROX. 50K MILES OF USE ONE OF THE TIRES ARE CRACKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TIRE GOING DOWN THE SIDE WALL. I WAS TOLD BY THE RETAILER THAT THE TIRE DID NOT SHOW ANY SIGNS OF IMPACT AND THAT IT IS ONLY A STRESS CRACK AND NOT A DEFECT. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 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 — 2 complaints
- 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900EX (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 4964 — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 47X — 2 total complaints