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VIN 2WKPDCJG1KK925874 — 1989 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900

Recorded with Mother's Recovery Inc · USDOT 861540

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Vehicle identity

VIN2WKPDCJG1KK925874
Model year1989
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model4900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateNJ AT527U (New Jersey)
Last inspected2026-08-16

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-08-162WKPDCJG1KK925874NJ AT527UMOTHER'S RECOVERY INC · USDOT 861540

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Mother's Recovery Inc Active

USDOT
861540
MC
822003
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Pennington, NJ
Power units
7
Drivers
10
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
2WKPDCJG1KK925874
Year/Make
1989 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

2WKPDCJG1KK925874 is a 1989 Western Star 4900 operated by Mother's Recovery Inc (USDOT 861540). License plate on its inspection records: NJ AT527U. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.

What this VIN is

1989 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WKPDCJG1KK925874. It is a truck-tractor built by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC at the KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA plant. Powertrain: NTC/N14 engine, 14L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-08-16). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-16) was in Maryland, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Mother's Recovery Inc (USDOT 861540) on 2026-08-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model4900
Model Year1989
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier
ManufacturerWESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityKELOWNA
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateBRITISH COLUMBIA
Plant CountryCANADA
Engine ModelNTC/N14
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L14
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance4! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by MOTHER'S RECOVERY INC (DOT 861540)Last seen 2026-08-16
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 4 violations
Last inspected in Maryland · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate NJ AT527U
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2WKPDCJG1KK925874 decode to?
VIN 2WKPDCJG1KK925874 decodes to a 1989 Western Star 4900 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: NTC/N14; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as WESTERN ST.
Does VIN 2WKPDCJG1KK925874 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-08-16), this vehicle was never placed out of service; 4 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 2WKPDCJG1KK925874?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NJ AT527U (New Jersey).

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