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2015 WESTERN STAR 4900

Incomplete - Glider • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 2 inspections • 15 recalls • 4 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.

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15 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 15 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (2 inspections)

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

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Inspections
2
Carriers
1
Open recalls
15
Complaints
4

Vehicle identity

VIN
5KKXAFCG8FPGP0968
Model Year
2015
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
12.7 L
Horsepower
330
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)
Body Class
Incomplete - Glider
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 2, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (1)
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Plates observed

TX · 1M55716 TX · R661024

Sister VINs

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

5KKXAFCG0FPGB5197 5KKXAFCG0FPGF9815 5KKXAFCG0FPGH0183 5KKXAFCG0FPGH9403 5KKXAFCG0FPGH9482 5KKXAFCG0FPGH9496 5KKXAFCG0FPGH9501 5KKXAFCG0FPGL6488

Roadside inspections (2)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
84644681 May 7, 2025 J J SPENCER TRANSPORT II L P 1
78695576 May 18, 2023 J J SPENCER TRANSPORT II L P 0

Recalls for this make/model/year (15)

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
17V124000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
16V711000 SEAT BELTS
15V859000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
15V383000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
15V185000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
15V182000 EQUIPMENT
14V758000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
14V527000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
14V150000 SEAT BELTS

Complaints for this make/model/year (4)

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

Complaint Component
1126959 STRUCTURE:BODY
1126960 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1126961 WHEELS
1126962 TIRES

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 Violations
May 7, 2025 J J SPENCER TRANSPORT II L P 1
May 18, 2023 J J SPENCER TRANSPORT II L P 0

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 2 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 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? ▾
No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.
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 14 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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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

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NHTSA

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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Transport Canada

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

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