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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.

2013 WESTERN STAR 4900

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 9 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.

9 open recalls affect this vehicle

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

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Inspections

Carriers

Open recalls

Complaints

Vehicle identity

VIN: 5KJNALDR2DPFF7388
Model Year: 2013
Make: WESTERN STAR
Model: 4900
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
WMI: 5KJ

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: Diesel DD15
Engine Manufacturer: Detroit
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 14.8 L
Configuration: In-Line
Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: 8x4

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
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 1, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System: Air

Technical details (1)

Body Cab Type: MDHD: Conventional

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

WA · C53450U C53450U

Reportable crashes (1)

FMCSA crash filings that list this VIN. Crash records often carry older plate associations than the SMS inspection-unit window.

Date	State	Plate	Carrier	Inj / Fat
Oct 4, 2022	WA, WALLA WALLA	WA · C53450U	PREMIER EXCAVATION INC	0 / 0

Sister VINs

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

5KJNALDR0DPBR5324 5KJNALDR1DPBZ1850 5KJNALDR3DPBN1074 5KJNALDR3DPBZ1851 5KJNALDR4DPBZ1860 5KJNALDR5DPFB1196 5KJNALDR5DPFD8172 5KJNALDR6DPBZ1861

Recalls for this make/model/year (9)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign	Date	Component	Affected
21V896000	Nov 17, 2021	TIRES	307
19V370000	May 14, 2019	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK	741
18V503000	Jul 31, 2018	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY	1,256
18V351000	May 29, 2018	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR	640
17V810000	Dec 15, 2017	EQUIPMENT	24,860
17V761000	Nov 27, 2017	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS	438,255
13V401000	Sep 5, 2013	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	650
12V266000	Jun 12, 2012	SUSPENSION:FRONT	217
12V074000	Feb 28, 2012	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL	103,437

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