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Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status?

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2003 WESTERN STAR 4900

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 2 recalls

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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2 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Vehicle identity

VIN: 5KJJABCK53PL08710
Model Year: 2003
Make: WESTERN STAR
Model: 4900
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
WMI: 5KJ

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: Series 60
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 14 L
Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: 6x4

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class: Truck-Tractor
Vehicle Type: TRUCK

Manufacturing

Plant City: PORTLAND
Plant State: OREGON
Plant Country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source: nhtsa-vpic
Decoded: Jul 2, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System: Air

Compare with peers (same make, model, year)

This VIN has 0 inspections on record. Among 15 peers, the median is 0 (25th–75th: 0–0).

Cohort median out-of-service rate: 16.7%.

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Technical details (6)

Cab Type: MDHD: Conventional
Engine Brakehp To: 500
Engine Brakehp From: 330
Engine Stroke Cycles: 4
Engine Numberof Cylinders: 6
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

5KJJABCK13PM01808 5KJJABCK23PL78815 5KJJABCK33PL86597 5KJJABCK43PL86494 5KJJABCK53PL70871 5KJJABCK53PL81739 5KJJABCK73PL86599 5KJJABCK93PL77631

Recalls for this make/model/year (2)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign	Date	Component	Affected
17V810000	Dec 15, 2017	EQUIPMENT	24,860
05V453000	Oct 5, 2005	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	600

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