2013 WESTERN STAR 4900

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 7 inspections • 9 recalls

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9 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

View full inspection history (7 inspections)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

Inspections
7
Carriers
1
Open Recalls
9
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
5KJJALDV2DPFF0887
Model Year
2013
Make
WESTERN STAR
Model
4900

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
Diesel DD13
Engine Manufacturer
Detroit
Cylinders
6
Displacement
12.8 L
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
6x4

Weight & Dimensions

Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Axle Configuration
SBA - Set-Back Axle

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

Plates observed

Roadside inspections (7)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
85532680 Aug 15, 2025 MID-COUNTRY LLC 1
85494818 Aug 13, 2025 MID-COUNTRY LLC 1
84406370 Apr 14, 2025 MID-COUNTRY LLC 6
84393846 Apr 12, 2025 MID-COUNTRY LLC 4
83972095 Feb 25, 2025 MID-COUNTRY LLC 9
79944758 Oct 17, 2023 MID-COUNTRY LLC 11
79653940 Sep 12, 2023 MID-COUNTRY LLC 2

Recalls for this make/model/year (9)

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
12V266000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
12V074000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

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 7 times across 1 distinct carrier since first being inspected on Sep 12, 2023. Most recent inspection: Aug 15, 2025 by MID-COUNTRY LLC. 34 total violations cited; 2 out-of-service events.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me?
This VIN has been pulled into 7 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?
Inspection records show this VIN operated by a single carrier so far. That doesn't rule out earlier or later carriers we haven't yet observed in inspection data.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN?
Yes. FMCSA records show 2 inspections 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.

Data sources & freshness

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Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

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

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