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2012 WESTERN STAR 4900

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 4 inspections • 10 recalls • 1 complaint

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10 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 10 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (4 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier timeline with operator-change callouts — every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, including inspections under previous owners.

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Inspections
4
Carriers
2
Open Recalls
10
Complaints
1

Vehicle identity

VIN
5KJJABDR7CPBK5021
Model Year
2012
Make
WESTERN STAR
Model
4900
Series
EX
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
Diesel DD15
Engine Manufacturer
Detroit
Cylinders
6
Displacement
14.8 L
Configuration
In-Line
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-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Technical details (1)
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Carriers that operated this vehicle

787156 ODELLS TRUCKING CO LLC 2014717 CHASES TOWING LLC

Vehicle Ownership History

This VIN has appeared in inspections under 2 different carriers. Dates reflect first and last inspection under each carrier.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
ODELLS TRUCKING CO LLC 787156 Nov 15, 2023 Jan 31, 2024 3
CHASES TOWING LLC 2014717 Feb 28, 2025 Feb 28, 2025 1

Plates observed

KY · F6B837 WV · B287391 WV · B305976

Sister VINs

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

5KJJABDR1CPB11969

Roadside inspections (4)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
84013948 Feb 28, 2025 CHASES TOWING LLC 0
80763410 Jan 31, 2024 ODELLS TRUCKING CO LLC 1
80433821 Dec 14, 2023 ODELLS TRUCKING CO LLC 3
80170035 Nov 15, 2023 ODELLS TRUCKING CO LLC 0

Recalls for this make/model/year (10)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
21V896000 TIRES
19V370000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
18V503000 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
18V351000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
17V810000 EQUIPMENT
17V761000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
13V401000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
12V074000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
11V605000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
11V283000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Complaints for this make/model/year (1)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
1253370 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 4 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Nov 15, 2023. Most recent inspection: Feb 28, 2025 by CHASES TOWING LLC. 4 total violations cited; 1 out-of-service event.

Date Carrier Violations
Feb 28, 2025 CHASES TOWING LLC 0
Jan 31, 2024 ODELLS TRUCKING CO LLC ← carrier change 1
Dec 14, 2023 ODELLS TRUCKING CO LLC 3
Nov 15, 2023 ODELLS TRUCKING CO LLC 0

Carrier ownership transitions

Each row marks a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Jan 31, 2024 and Feb 28, 2025 ODELLS TRUCKING CO LLC CHASES TOWING LLC

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 4 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
Yes — FMCSA inspection records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT-numbered carriers. We see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment. Inspection records do not confirm legal ownership; they confirm operation on a given date.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 1 inspection where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 8 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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