2001 Western Star 4900 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2001 Western Star 4900, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 2001 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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On certain trucks fitted with optional in-cab batteries, the dual suction/return lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafing through.
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.
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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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Electrical system: wiring
On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Western Star 4900 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
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What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 16, 2014 · Air bags
“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 in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 14, 2008 · Suspension
Compare Western Star 4900 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Western Star 4900 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2001 Western Star 4900
How do I know if my 2001 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2001 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 02V087000).
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.