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2006 WESTERN STAR 4900

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 11 recalls • 1 complaint

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

11 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Inspections

Carriers

Open recalls

Complaints

Vehicle identity

VIN: 5KKMAECK36PV29708
Model Year: 2006
Make: WESTERN STAR
Model: 4900
Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
WMI: 5KK

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: Series 60
Engine Manufacturer: Detroit
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 14 L
Horsepower: 330
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: May 30, 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.

5KKMAECK16PW53525 5KKMAECK36PW53526 5KKMAECK56PW53527 5KKMAECK66PV18394 5KKMAECK66PW27230 5KKMAECK76PV56961 5KKMAECK76PV66616 5KKMAECK76PV84226

Recalls for this make/model/year (11)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign	Date	Component	Affected
19V370000	May 14, 2019	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK	741
17V810000	Dec 15, 2017	EQUIPMENT	24,860
12V074000	Feb 28, 2012	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL	103,437
11V478000	Sep 16, 2011	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	73,500
11V146000	Mar 3, 2011	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2,073
09V391000	Oct 6, 2009	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	10,185
09V366000	Sep 23, 2009	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	25,362
08V113000	Mar 11, 2008	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	62,000
07V571000	Dec 18, 2007	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS	31
07V530000	Nov 13, 2007	TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY	38,000
06V030000	Feb 8, 2006	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5,771

Complaints for this make/model/year (1)

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

Complaint	Date	Component	Summary	Severity
606006	Dec 11, 2006	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	—

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