UX Vehicle History Report
1998 Western Star 4800 · VIN 2WLNCDCJ1WK952745
Vehicle details
- Year
- 1998
- Make
- Western Star
- Model
- 4800
- Body
- Truck
- Vehicle type
- Incomplete Vehicle
- Drive
- 6x4
- Engine
- 6 cylinders, 14.6 L, 3406, 475 hp
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Weight class (GVWR)
- Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
- Built in
- Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
- Manufacturer
- Western Star Trucks Inc
Source: NHTSA Product Information Catalog (vPIC), U.S. Department of Transportation. Decoded from the VIN as the manufacturer reported it.
Recalls for the 1998 Western Star 4800
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES · · NHTSA 01V387000
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E AND C-15 ENGINES, INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND STUD MOUNTING ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) TO THE ENGINE EXISTS. CHAFING CAN WEAR THROUGH THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION TO ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE AND THE STUD.
Risk: THIS CONTACT COULD PROVIDE A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND THE BATTERY CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND/OR RE-ROUTED AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Government auction history
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Comparable sales
Newest comparable sales
- 2016 Western Star 4800 SB T/A Flatbed TruckSold $32,600 · Apr 23, 2026 · Mansfield, ma · Seller 29440 - BDRFS
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