Model year

2022 Western Star 4900

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year722k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2022 Western Star 4900 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

7 recall campaigns cover the 2022 Western Star 4900

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Western Star 4900
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
22V-919Dec 12, 2022Vehicles are equipped with tires that are not compatible with their 8.25-inch rimsTires49Part replacement
22V-338May 16, 2022Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloadedEquipment185Part replacement
22V-269Apr 20, 2022Seat belts may not be secured properlySeat belts3Not stated
21V-946Dec 8, 2021Steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gearSteering21Part replacement
21V-896Nov 17, 2021Tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturerTires307Part replacement
21V-369May 19, 2021Tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detachSteering8,482Part replacement
21V-256Apr 12, 2021Steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fractureSteering12,470Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2022 Western Star 4900

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    36 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • PB-47-900-WST Jun 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Parts Bulletin for Fluorosilicone Fuel Tank Cap Seals
    • CXA_10_25_Conmet Oil Pan Oct 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
    • CXA 3_25_NOx Mar 20, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
    • CXA 2_25_NOx Feb 20, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
    • CXA 1_16_NOx Jan 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
    • D24R2-OWN LTR Dec 3, 2024 · Emissions
      Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming
    • D24R2-DLR LTR Dec 3, 2024 · Emissions
      Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming
    • D24R2-Bulletin Dec 3, 2024 · Emissions
      Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming
    • CXA 8_24_Conmet Oil Pan Aug 15, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
    • CXA 8_24_AutoElevate Disa Aug 15, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for AutoElevate Disablement Gen5 Engines
    • CXA 8_24_AutoElevate and Aug 15, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for benefits of Autoelevate and hydrocarbon faults
    • CXA 7_24_NOx Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults. Update to CXA 6_24_NOx submission.
    • CXA 7_24_Conmet Oil Pan Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
    • CXA 7_24_AutoElevate Disa Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for AutoElevate Disablement Gen5 Engines
    • CXA 06_24_Clutch Bolts Jun 21, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate communication for clutch bolts
    • CXA 06_24_NOx Jun 21, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate communication for NOx conversion low faults
    • VSWP Customer Letter May 21, 2024 · Other
      Customer letter regarding variable speed water pump.
    • SS734-WST May 24, 2024 · Other
      Service Solution for Thread Spring Pin Suspension Alignment & Installation
    • SS763-WST May 8, 2024 · Other
      Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
    • TSB35-023-WST May 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Bulletin for New Final Drive Over Heat Diagnostic
    • SS3144-FTL Apr 25, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
    • ICI24-006 Feb 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Important Campaign Information letter for FL974 - Revised Bulletin & Population
    • FL974 Feb 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage. REVISION: Some vehicles formerly in Group F have been moved to Group G and have been assigned a new part number as specified in Table 1. An SRT for 'Calibration Code Only: Update or Confirm' has been ad…
    • FL974 Jan 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage
    • ICI22-017 Apr 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Important Campaign Information Letter for DDC D21M1 Termination Date Extended. This letter is to inform you that a revised bulletin for Detroit Diesel Field Service Campaign D21M1, DT12 Transmission Drive Shaft Cover Plug Reseal has been EXTENDED for an add…
    • SBW49-020 Feb 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps
    • CALWS91-002 Feb 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Avisory Letter for Seat Bolt Inspection
    • PTP PAINT UPDT Aug 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Portland Truck Plant Paint Update - WST182 The Portland Truck Plant schedule is full through the end of 2021 for Western Star 4700, 4800, 4900, and 6900 models; the plant has also reached the maximum paint process capacity for multi-color and custom paint …
    • SF631 Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Field Service Campaign for Detroit Diesel Engine Fan Activation with A/C. On certain Freightliner and Western Star vehicles with Detroit Diesel engines, the engine fan fails to activate when the A/C pressure switch circuit is opened, resulting in poor A/C c…
    • SBW54-080 Jun 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for Key Fob ID Retention. Key fobs for remote keyless entry on Western Star vehicles are delivered in packages that include a unique ID for the fob. The ID is required when pairing the key fob with a vehicle.
    • SS708-WST2021 Jun 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Solution for Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) Troubleshooting: Western Star 5700 and New 4700.
    • PM Sensor Shrtg May 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Supply chain shortage notice. Model Year 2022 Freightliner, Western Star, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Thomas Built Bus vehicles manufactured with the following engines have been built without a Particulate Matter (PM)/Soot sensor: â¢DD15 Gen 5 (Ga…
    • SS1033094 May 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
    • D21M1 Apr 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Detroit Field Service Campaign for DT12 Transmission Drive Shaft Cover Plug Reseal. Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its DETROIT Powertrain Division, is initiating Field Service Campaign D21M1 on certain DT12 transmissions in order to reseal t…
    • WI21-009 Apr 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown. The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 12, 2021.
    • WI21-008 Apr 6, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.