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2009 Western Star 4900 recalls

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

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

For the 2009 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.

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2009 Western Star 4900 recalls, newest first

December 15, 2017NHTSA 17V81000024,860 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
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 extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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 contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 27, 2017NHTSA 17V761000438,255 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Consequence
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.
Components
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch; Exterior lighting › Brake lights

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 5, 2013NHTSA 13V401000650 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Western Star 4900 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2008, through March 22, 2013. A potential misalignment of a clearance hole in the B-pillar reinforcement may affect the performance of the seatbelt D-ring anchorage point.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the D-ring anchor points, free of charge. The recall began during january November 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number is FL-645.

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May 23, 2012NHTSA 12V23500012 vehicles potentially affected

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

Summary
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 12 my 2009 western star 4900 trucks built with DD15 engines. A new forward cab crossmember design reduced clearance for cab mounted battery disconnect switch power cables on standard cab height vehicles. During cab articulation, the new crossmember may pinch power cables against the cab.
Consequence
Cables that become pinched between the cab and forward cab crossmember could short to ground and potentially overheat resulting in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will remove the cables and reinstall them in a new safe location. Damaged cables will be replaced. Both will be done free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2012. This recall is an expansion of recall 09V-226. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll free at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 28, 2012NHTSA 12V074000103,437 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel EPA07 and EPA10, DD13 and DD15/16 engines, manufactured from January 20, 2006, through February 20, 2012. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 27, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 18, 2011NHTSA 11V287000268 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, M2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from February 19, 2009, through July 9, 2010, equipped with specific DD13 and DD15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. The crack may result in a diesel fuel leak.
Consequence
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall (see recall campaign 10V-339). The safety recall began on may 18, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

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March 29, 2011NHTSA 11V20700088 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 western star 4900 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engines and manufactured from February 9, 2007, through February 20, 2009. Degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on C15 engines.
Consequence
This could result in a fire.
Remedy
Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Please see caterpillar's defect report 11E-006. Caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which won't allow the heat to break through. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began in August 2011. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 3, 2011NHTSA 11V1460002,073 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and M2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from March 20, 2006, through June 30, 2010, equipped with specific MBE4000 EPA07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners of the recall during March 2011. Another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. Dtna expects the remedy to be available by December 1, 2011. Repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. Owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10V-341.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 27, 2010NHTSA 10V3410005,743 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from September 5, 2006, through June 30, 2010, equipped with specific MBE900 EPA04 and EPA07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 27, 2010NHTSA 10V33900013,410 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, M2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from February 19, 2009 through July 9, 2010, equipped with specific DD13 and DD15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. Over time the barrel of the bosch high pressure fuel pump element used on specific DD13/DD15 engines may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion resulting in a diesel fuel leak.
Consequence
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway potentially resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about March 28, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 23, 2010NHTSA 10V11200016 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Daimler trucks has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Consequence
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks defect report 10E-005. The safety recall began on may 17, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 8, 2009NHTSA 09V40000018,067 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel DD15 EPA07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
Consequence
A short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. The safety recall began on November 4, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

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October 6, 2009NHTSA 09V39100010,185 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between January 17, 2006 and March 31, 2009, equipped with EPA07 model MBE4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. The plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
Consequence
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on may 7, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 6, 2009NHTSA 09V3900002,726 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 heavy trucks manufactured between may 5, 2008 and January 7, 2009, equipped DD15 engines and with bosch high pressure fuel pumps. The fasteners on these fuel pumps could be under-torqued allowing the "o" ring between the pump housing and the barrel to protrude and leak.
Consequence
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on December 22, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

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September 23, 2009NHTSA 09V36600025,362 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
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.
Consequence
An oil leak may result in a fire.
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 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

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June 18, 2009NHTSA 09V22600053 vehicles potentially affected

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

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling 53 my 2009-2010 western star 4900 trucks built with DD15 engines. A new forward cab crossmember design reduced clearance for cab mounted battery disconnect switch power cables on standard cab height vehicles. During cab articulation the new crossmember may pinch power cables against the cab.
Consequence
Cables that become pinched between the cab and forward cab crossmember could short to ground and potentially overheat resulting in a possible vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the cables and reinstall them in a new safe location. Damaged cables will be replaced. Both will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before August 7, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll free at 1-800-547-0712.

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Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 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

  1. Visibility/wiper1

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Questions

Does the 2009 Western Star 4900 have any recalls?
16 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, exterior lighting, seat belts, electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other. 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 2009 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 2009 Western Star 4900?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.