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2004 Western Star 4900 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2004 Western Star 4900. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2004 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.

  1. Equipment

    NHTSA 17V810000 Reported 24,860 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the…

    Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or…

  2. Fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 11V478000 Reported 73,500 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line…

    Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a…

  3. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 09V366000 Reported 25,362 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

    Remedy: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may…

  4. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 06V030000 Reported 5,771 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.

    Remedy: Caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

  5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 05V453000 Reported 600 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 Western Star 4900. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Western Star 4900 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Western Star 4900 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Western Star 490022
1999 Western Star 490020
2000 Western Star 490030
2001 Western Star 490032
2002 Western Star 490021
2003 Western Star 490020
2004 Western Star 490050
2005 Western Star 490072
2006 Western Star 4900101
2007 Western Star 4900140
2008 Western Star 4900170
2009 Western Star 4900161
2010 Western Star 4900140
2011 Western Star 4900141
2012 Western Star 490081
2013 Western Star 490080
2014 Western Star 4900113
2015 Western Star 4900141
2016 Western Star 4900100
2017 Western Star 4900160
2018 Western Star 4900160
2019 Western Star 4900151
2020 Western Star 490071
2021 Western Star 490090
2022 Western Star 490070
2023 Western Star 490040

Checking a specific 2004 Western Star 4900

How do I know if my 2004 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2004 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 05V453000).

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

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.