Does the 1998 Western Star 4900 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 Western Star 4900 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Western Star dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Western Star 4900?

2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Western Star 4900 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Western Star 4900. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Western Star been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Western Star dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Western Star 4900 recalls, newest first

March 21, 2003NHTSA 03V1120005,716 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
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 the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 17, 2001NHTSA 01V3870003,500 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: 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.
Consequence: This contact could provide a short circuit, which may cause a fire.
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 service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Western Star 4900 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Tires2

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Questions

Does the 1998 Western Star 4900 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Western Star 4900 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Western Star dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Western Star 4900?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.