Tl*the contact owns a 2001 western star 4964sx rv (na). The contact stated that the failure of the pusher axle (axle number 01-3-1-11) was causing the steering to deviate from the direction he attempted to steer. The dealer acknowledged the failure, but did not provide a remedy. He called an independent repair shop and a technician stated that he would have to replace the stations and re-weld the frame. The contact called the dealer, but they would only assume partial responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 76,000.
1999-1999 · 1 model year
Western Star 4964 Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Western Star 4964 across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
4964 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | - |
Most common 4964 problems
Latest 4964 complaints
Brake hose chaffing against frame, routed incorrectly under sleeper causing rupture. Refer to diagrams shown with report. *Yh
AIRLINE POPPED OUT.
The 5 air ride suspension valves would be at different heights all the time. Would "dump out" while going around curbs or corners or even at stops. The rubber ends on the rods were replaced with metal rods. They were not adjusted correctly. This caused vehicle to pull hard to the right. Would vibrate violently. Also, clutch was replaced. Problems still exists. *Ak
Questions about the Western Star 4964
Which Western Star 4964 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1999 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1999 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Western Star 4964 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (2), suspension (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Western Star 4964 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Western Star 4964 model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data