2007 WESTERN STAR 4900exWestern Star 4900ex 2007

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900ex.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900ex?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900ex, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 81749 [USA]: Additional lamps located on the same horizontal line near the identification lamps may make if difficult for other drivers to distinguish larger vehicles under some conditions.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • SS1033094 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Service solution ss 1033094 kus float tube fuel level sensor inform...
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  • sbw2019 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Sbw2019 kysor fan clutch rocking runout inspection
  • 12-022 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 12-022-dlr daimler trucks remarketing corporation (dtr) now requires pre-approval for repairs $1,200 (usd) and greater
  • 14TL-7 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: 14tl-7rev dd platform flywheel housing runout tool w470589032100
  • 15TL6 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL: 15tl6 w470589129100 ? Hdep hp fuel rail test caps
  • 15TS3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 15ts3 detroit? Coolant change from nitrite organic acid technology
  • 15TS10 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 15ts10rev dd engine platform coolant filter
  • 15CSA10 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 15csa10 the detroit csc announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing csc
  • 15CSA9 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 15csa9 release of diagnosticlink 8.02
  • sbw2023 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: Sbw2023 modine copper/brass bolted downflow radiator rebuilding
  • 15-017 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: 15-017 detroit: updated fuel injector sdts
  • 15-016 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: 15-016-dlr new essential tool for cpwa, cppra, ltd cppra, & dsdwc parties: cadex ca-12 battery tester
  • 15-015 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 15-015 warranty exclusions reminder
  • 15-009 - Detroit - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 15-009_detroit_new_sdts
  • 15TL5 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 15tl5 davco shop pro fxp 95
  • 15TL4 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: 15tl4 w470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive gen2 two-stage valve socket
  • 15CSA4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 15csa4 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center
  • 15-010 - POWER TRAIN: 15-010-dlr transmission cooler line photos
  • 15-009 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 15-009 new detroit standard diagnostic times
  • 14TL5 - EQUIPMENT: 14tl5 abs power line carrier converter available through pdc
  • 14TL2 - ENGINE (PWS): 14tl2 dd platform engine stand adapter w060589023100
  • 14TS19 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: 14ts19 dd platform high pressure fuel lines
  • 713-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: 713-14 symptom diagnostics - combustion gas in coolant
  • 715-14 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 715-14 symptom diagnostics - coolant los
  • 714-14 - ENGINE (PWS): 714-14 symptom diagnostics - low engine compression
  • 712-14 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 712-14 engine coolant temperature
  • 14-028 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-028 remy extended coverage direct file
  • 14-027 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-027 detroit's new consolidated labor operations (clos
  • 14-026 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-026-dlr selectruck warranty enhancements
  • 14-024 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-024-dlr dtna & jad highlights - q1 & q2
  • 14-023 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-023 detroit axles pre-approval changes
  • 14-022 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-022 pre-approval threshold increase from $2,500 to $5,000 usd
  • 16TS7 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: 16ts7 reman diesel particulate filter serial number
  • 16-011 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 16-011 new detroit camshaft housing seal standard repair time
  • 16-010 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Warranty recognition program suspension
  • 16-009R - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 16-009r_owl enhancements
  • 16-008 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : New detroit bearing failure analysis standard diagnostic time
  • 16-007 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Canadian warranty parts return address change
  • 17TL25 - SUSPENSION: 17tl25 truckcam? Alignment system
  • 12-027 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: 12-027-dlr detroit and alliance like batteries are now interchangeable
  • 12-043 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 12-043-dlr helpline available for additional support
  • 12-040 - STRUCTURE:BODY: 12-040-dlr roof fairing removal program
  • 12-039 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 12-039-dlr owl pre-approval's time frame increases to 60 days
  • 12-038 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 12-038-dlr - no problem found - policy claims - during basic vehicle chassis or base engine coverage
  • 15-028A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 15-028 new detroit coolant line srts
  • 15-029 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : _warranty recognition program - coming soon
  • 0239-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: 0239-14 high pressure fuel injector lines - three-filter system
  • 0238-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: 0238-14 removal of the high pressure fuel injector lines - two-filter
  • 0228-14 - ENGINE (PWS): 0228-14 engine oil leaks - oil dye method
  • 0219-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: 0219-14 metal in fuel
  • 0229-14 - ENGINE (PWS): 0229-14 symptom based diagnostics - oil separator
  • 0202-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: 0202-14 symptom diagnostics - hard start no start - two-filter fuel system
  • 0215-14 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: 0215-14 check for rough running or stalling - three-filter fuel system
  • 0233-14 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 0233-14 spn 51 fmi 2 - all years
  • 0224-14 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 0224-14 spn 1590 fmi 9 - cpc- all years february 2014
  • 0237-14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID: 0237-14 engine brake solenoid
  • 49-14 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 49-14 - def tank coolant valve o-ring kit
  • 18SP703 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: 18sp703 18sp703 - ghg14 km63 gen2 low pressure fuel pump-two-filter fuel system ki
  • 14-017R - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-017r revised: detroit addition of admin time
  • 14-029 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-029 new detroit standard diagnostic times
  • 14WO-9 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14wo-9_warranty_access detroit new user warranty access request
  • 14-038A - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-038_new_srts additional detroit standard repair times.
  • 14-039A - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-039_additional_sdts new detroit standard diagnostic times
  • 14-040A - ENGINE (PWS): 14-040_additional_clos additional detroit clos for the heavy duty engine platform
  • 14TL9 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14tl9 special tool warranty program.
  • 14TL8 - EQUIPMENT: 14tl8 torcup? Non-impacting torque tool.
  • 14TL7 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL: 14tl7 dd platform flywheel housing runout tool w470589032100
  • 1003-14 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY: 1003-14 rough running or stalling.
  • 1009-14 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 1009-14 spn 5016 (acm) (ghg14)
  • 1007-14 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 1007-14 spn 5016/fmi 3, 4 (acm) (epa10)
  • 1006-14 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 1006-14 spn 4374 (acm) (ghg14)
  • 1008-14 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 1008-14 spn 3510fmi 4,7, and 8 (cpc)(ghg14)
  • 1010-14 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 1010-14 spn 2623 (cpc) (ghg14)
  • 1005-14 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 1005-14 oil coolant module
  • 14CSA23 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14csa23 csc announces ?Tech tips? ? Ddcsn
  • 14CSA22 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: 14csa22 dtna chassis wiring diagrams
  • 14CSA21 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14csa21 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center ?
  • 14CSA20 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14csa20 egr valve actuator kit p/n e23539699
  • 18SP684REV4 - EQUIPMENT: 18sp684rev4 18sp684rev4 ? Epa07 and epa10 dd platform egr delta pressure sensor update
  • 18SP705REV5 - EQUIPMENT: 18sp705rev5 18sp705rev5 ? Dd platform delta pressure sensor
  • 14-040 - ENGINE (PWS): 14-040 additional detroit clos for the heavy duty engine platform
  • 14-039 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-039 new detroit standard diagnostic times
  • 14-038 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 14-038 additional detroit standard repair times
  • sb2080 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: SB2080 australian cst m1400 isolated radiator retrofit
  • WSB-49-11 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY: Western star: when truck sits, for any extended period, with a diesel exhaust fluid (def) system, it would crystallized, in the tank, around float, on def level sending unit tube and needs to be cleaned. *pe
  • SB-33-04 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING: Western star: it has been recommended, by conmet, that the bearing spacer be replaced with new one when hub is removed. Model 4700, 4900, 6900.. No years listed. *pe
  • SB-49-12 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Western star: around the diesel exhaust fluid (def) an excessive amount of crystal or powder built up indicates a leak caused by evaporation of def exposed to air and/or dampness. *pe
Known Recall Investigations
  • Daimler trucks north america recalls investigation # AQ18002

    Examination of safety recall filings for recalls 17v-761, 17v-810, 18v-157, and 18v-163 as submittedby daimler trucks north america (dtna) has raised concerns about the timeliness and scope of these recalls. In particular, odi is concerned that dtna may not have acted with appropriate speed in making a defect determination and filing with the agency. This investigation will examine whether dtna acted in conformance with its responsibilities under the safety act and selected an appropriate scope for these recalls.

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20081002

2008 started overheating under a load and uphills. Several egr valves, air charge coolers, turbos, flushing and steam cleaning radiator,head gaskets, thermo stats, and it still overheats. We have consulted with western star to find the problem and they will no longer return our calls. *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

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