2008 Western Star 4900 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

The 2008 Western Star 4900 has 17 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

17Recalls

0Owner complaints

0Crashes reported

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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 Western Star 4900 recalls

Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach

Recall 17V810Dec 15, 201724,860 vehicles affected

Certain heavy trucks are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged.

Brake lights may fail to turn on after hard braking

Recall 17V761Nov 27, 2017438,255 vehicles affected

On certain heavy trucks, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights when the brake pedal is lightly applied after hard braking.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 12V074Feb 28, 2012103,437 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Diesel

Recall 11V478Sep 16, 201173,500 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 11V207Mar 29, 201188 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 11V146Mar 3, 20112,073 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V341Jul 27, 20105,743 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V112Mar 23, 201016 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 09V400Oct 8, 200918,067 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 09V391Oct 6, 200910,185 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 09V366Sep 23, 200925,362 vehicles affected

Parking Brake:Conventional:Air

Recall 08V159Apr 9, 2008900 vehicles affected

Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector

Recall 07V592Dec 21, 2007220 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 07V530Nov 13, 200738,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Recall 07V335Aug 2, 20074,299 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 07V316Jul 24, 20071,200 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 07V306Jul 18, 200718,000 vehicles affected

2008 Western Star 4900 questions

Does the 2008 Western Star 4900 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls for the 2008 Western Star 4900: Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach; Brake lights may fail to turn on after hard braking; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Fuel System, Diesel; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Western Star 4900 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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