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2006 Western Star 4900 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Western Star 4900, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordDecember 15, 2017report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2006 Western Star 4900 recall campaigns

The 2006 Western Star 4900 report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 17V810000 dated December 15, 2017.
Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
December 15, 2017
Potential units
24,860campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: April 11, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
February 28, 2012
Potential units
103,437campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: April 27, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Report received
September 16, 2011
Potential units
73,500campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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 between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.

Why it matters: This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

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 steel low pressure fuel line. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: February 21, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
March 3, 2011
Potential units
2,073campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: December 2, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2006 Western Star 4900?

The most frequent component groups in 2006 Western Star 4900 campaign records are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Fuel System, Diesel (1), Equipment (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Fuel System, Diesel1
Equipment1