2005 Western Star 4900 Sa problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Steering 2010-06-14 · campaign 10V260000 · 4 vehicles
Defect: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2002 THROUGH 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA TRUCKS MANUFACTURER FROM DECEMBER 21, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 4, 2010. THE SPACER USED TO CONNECT THE AFT STEER AXLE IDLER ARM TO THE FRAME RAIL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BREAK UNDER SEVERE STEERING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE IDLER ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RAIL RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL.
Risk: DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Service bulletins (86)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2017-12-01 · 17TL25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-10-27 · 14CSA23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:manifold Pressure (Map) Sensor 2017-05-12 · SS1033094 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Engine And Engine Cooling 2016-04-17 · 15TS3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Fuel System, Diesel 2016-03-28 · 16TS7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2016-03-28 · 16-011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Showing the 6 most recent of 86 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.