VIN Decoder Results
5KJRALD17DPBY7961
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
WESTERN STAR
Vehicle Model
4900
Additional Information
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Vehicle Descriptor
5KJRALD1*DP
Manufacturer Name
DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
Model Year
2013
Plant City
PORTLAND
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
OREGON
Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional
Drive Type
8x6
Axle Configuration
SBA - Set-Back Axle
Brake System Type
Air
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
15600.0
Displacement (CI)
951.97040787782
Displacement (L)
15.6
Engine Model
Diesel DD16
Fuel Type - Primary
Diesel
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine Manufacturer
Detroit
VIN Breakdown
5KJ
World Manufacturer Identifier
RALD1
Vehicle Descriptor Section
7
Check Digit
DPBY7961
Vehicle Identifier Section
Safety Recalls (8 Found)
Total Recalls
8
Vehicle
2013 WESTERN STAR 4900
Source
NHTSA Database
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed.
Consequence:
Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle brake hose, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 27, 2018. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners m
Campaign: 18V351000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the t...
Consequence:
A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547
Campaign: 18V503000
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers tha...
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-
Campaign: 17V810000
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