NHTSA Recall History

Western Star Trucks, Inc. Safety Recalls

Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Western Star Trucks, Inc. — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

39
Total Recalls
26,065
Vehicles Affected
Potentially
15
Years Reported
0
Do Not Drive
Critical alerts

About Western Star Trucks, Inc. recalls

Western Star Trucks, Inc. has issued 39 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 15 years (from 1984 to 2000), affecting an estimated 26,065 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Steering, Service Brakes, Air, Electrical System. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized Western Star Trucks, Inc. dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.

Defect Categories

Most-recalled components

The vehicle systems behind most Western Star Trucks, Inc. safety recalls.

Steering 5 recalls
Service Brakes, Air 4 recalls
Electrical System 4 recalls
Vehicle Speed Control 4 recalls
Power Train 3 recalls
Suspension 2 recalls
Recall History

Western Star Trucks, Inc. recalls by year

Browse 39 recalls across 15 years. Most recent first.

Western Star Trucks, Inc. Recall FAQ

Common questions about Western Star Trucks, Inc. safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.

How many recalls has Western Star Trucks, Inc. issued?

Western Star Trucks, Inc. has issued 39 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 26,065 vehicles since 1984. The most recent recall was reported 2000-10-11.

How do I check if my Western Star Trucks, Inc. vehicle is under recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Western Star Trucks, Inc. and any sub-brand or component supplier.

Are Western Star Trucks, Inc. recall repairs free?

Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Western Star Trucks, Inc. must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Western Star Trucks, Inc. dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.

Which Western Star Trucks, Inc. components are most commonly recalled?

The top recalled components for Western Star Trucks, Inc. are: Steering (5), Service Brakes, Air (4), Electrical System (4), Vehicle Speed Control (4), Power Train (3). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.

Where does this Western Star Trucks, Inc. recall data come from?

All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with Western Star Trucks, Inc..