2015 WESTERN STAR 4700

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 1 inspections • 13 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.

13 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 13 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Vehicle identity

VIN: 5KKHAXDV2FPGD6611
Model Year: 2015
Make: WESTERN STAR
Model: 4700
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
WMI: 5KK

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

GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class: Truck
Vehicle Type: INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
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

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (1)

Body Cab Type: MDHD: Conventional

Plates observed

CA · 12581Z2

Sister VINs

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

5KKHAXDV0FLGE5525 5KKHAXDV0FLGF2376 5KKHAXDV0FLGG3751 5KKHAXDV0FLGH5463 5KKHAXDV0FLGJ2898 5KKHAXDV0FLGK1276 5KKHAXDV0FLGL8479 5KKHAXDV0FLGL9888

Roadside inspections (1)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection	Date	State	Plate	Carrier	Level	Violations	OOS
87316953	Mar 17, 2026	CA	CA · 12581Z2	TRU-FORM INDUSTRIES INC	2	2	OOS

Recalls for this make/model/year (13)

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
17V810000	Dec 15, 2017	EQUIPMENT	24,860
17V761000	Nov 27, 2017	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS	438,255
17V588000	Sep 21, 2017	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES	32
16V634000	Aug 31, 2016	POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS	156
15V617000	Oct 1, 2015	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	14
15V383000	Jun 17, 2015	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	21
15V185000	Mar 30, 2015	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR	3,732
15V182000	Mar 27, 2015	EQUIPMENT	2,226
14V758000	Nov 28, 2014	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER	1,580
14V566000	Sep 17, 2014	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	6,759
14V150000	Mar 28, 2014	SEAT BELTS	938

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.

Date	Carrier	Station	Level	Violations	OOS
Mar 17, 2026	TRU-FORM INDUSTRIES INC	SAN ONOFRE IF	2	2	OOS

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾

This VIN has been pulled into 1 roadside inspection 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 under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.

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 12 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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