1998 Western Star 4900 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Western Star 4900, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 1998 Western Star 4900
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hub (suspension)
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.
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…
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Cables (electrical system)
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e and c-15 engines, interference between the positive battery cable and stud mounting electronic control module (ECM) to the engine exists. Chafing can wear through the battery cable insulation to allow contact between the battery cable and the stud.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the battery cables will be replaced and/or re-routed as necessary. Owner notification began april 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Western Star 4900 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Driving down the road @30 MPH. The tire blew out and tore up the front right portion of the vehicle. Also, i have the mate to the tire that was on the other side and it is defected to. So it seems as”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2015 · Tires
“Driving down the road @30 MPH. The tire blew out and tore up the front right portion of the vehicle. Also, i have the mate to the tire that was on the other side and it is defected to. So it seems as”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2015 · Tires
Compare Western Star 4900 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Western Star 4900 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1998 Western Star 4900
How do I know if my 1998 Western Star 4900 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Western Star 4900; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Western Star dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V387000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Western Star models
- 47006 complaints
- 49644 complaints
- 57004 complaints
- 47X3 complaints
- 4900EX3 complaints
- Constellation3 complaints
- Conventional3 complaints
- Western Star3 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.