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2014 WESTERN STAR 4900

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 12 recalls • 6 complaints

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

12 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 12 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Inspections

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Open recalls

Complaints

Vehicle identity

VIN: 5KKMAEBG5EPFU3771
Model Year: 2014
Make: WESTERN STAR
Model: 4900
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
WMI: 5KK

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: ISX Signature
Engine Manufacturer: Cummins
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 14.9 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
Vehicle Type: INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Axle Configuration: SFA - Set-Forward Axle

Manufacturing

Plant City: PORTLAND
Plant State: OREGON
Plant Country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source: nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded: Jun 15, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System: Air

Technical details (1)

Body Cab Type: MDHD: Conventional

Sister VINs

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

5KKMAEBG0EPFW2700 5KKMAEBG2EPFM1296 5KKMAEBG2EPFW2701 5KKMAEBG6EPFR5846 5KKMAEBG6EPFT8546 5KKMAEBG9EPFY9975

Recalls for this make/model/year (12)

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
16V711000	Oct 5, 2016	SEAT BELTS	1,944
15V182000	Mar 27, 2015	EQUIPMENT	2,226
14V527000	Sep 3, 2014	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK	3
14V150000	Mar 28, 2014	SEAT BELTS	938
13V604000	Nov 29, 2013	SEAT BELTS	26,310
13V401000	Sep 5, 2013	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	650

Complaints for this make/model/year (6)

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

Complaint	Date	Component	Summary	Severity
2050140	Dec 22, 2024	TRAILER HITCHES	TRAILER HITCHES	—
1131607	Nov 17, 2014	STRUCTURE:BODY	STRUCTURE:BODY	Crash
1131608	Nov 17, 2014	TIRES	TIRES	Crash
1126965	Nov 4, 2014	WHEELS	WHEELS	—
1126966	Nov 4, 2014	STRUCTURE:BODY	STRUCTURE:BODY	—
1126967	Nov 4, 2014	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	—

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