Does the 2004 Western Star 4900FA have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. 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 2004 Western Star 4900FA 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 2004 Western Star 4900FA?

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

2004 Western Star 4900FA recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Western Star 4900FA. 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.

2004 Western Star 4900FA recalls, newest first

March 8, 2004NHTSA 04V120000275 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Power assist system

Summary: On certain trucks and truck-tractors equipped with TRW drag link assemblies, the replacement clamp and drag link assemblies contain a potentially defective 5/8-11-grade b prevailing torque hex nut. If the final tightening is less than 65 lb.-ft., the clamp load would be unacceptably low and could compromise the integrity of the drag link.
Consequence: This could result in the ball socket separating and cause loss of steering control, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected hex nut(s). Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. 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

No owner complaints about the 2004 Western Star 4900FA were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Western Star 4900FA years

Other 2004 Western Star models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

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Questions

Does the 2004 Western Star 4900FA have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. 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 2004 Western Star 4900FA 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 2004 Western Star 4900FA?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.