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VIN 5KJNABD17FPGL4686 — 2015 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900

Recorded with Valiant Enterprises Llc · USDOT 3452160

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Vehicle identity

VIN5KJNABD17FPGL4686
Model year2015
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model4900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateUT Z096885 (Utah)
Last inspected2025-10-08

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
2025-10-085KJNABD17FPGL4686UT Z096885VALIANT ENTERPRISES LLC · USDOT 3452160

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

Valiant Enterprises Llc Active

USDOT
3452160
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Layton, UT
Power units
8
Drivers
5
Inspections (24 mo)
6
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
100%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-08). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
5KJNABD17FPGL4686
Year/Make
2015 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

5KJNABD17FPGL4686 is a 2015 Western Star 4900 operated by Valiant Enterprises Llc (USDOT 3452160). License plate on its inspection records: UT Z096885. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2015 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJNABD17FPGL4686. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant. Powertrain: Diesel DD16 engine, 15.6L 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 2025-10-08). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-08) was in Utah, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (9). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Valiant Enterprises Llc (USDOT 3452160) on 2025-10-08 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model4900
Model Year2015
SeriesEX
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
ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityPORTLAND
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOREGON
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelDiesel DD16
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 L15.6
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 Type8x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance9⚠ High
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by VALIANT ENTERPRISES LLC (DOT 3452160)Last seen 2025-10-08
1 inspections · 3 OOS · 9 violations
Last inspected in Utah · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate UT Z096885
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Other vehicles operated by Valiant Enterprises Llc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 5KJNABD17FPGL4686 decode to?
VIN 5KJNABD17FPGL4686 decodes to a 2015 Western Star 4900 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Diesel DD16; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as WESTERN ST.
Why was 2015 Western Star 4900 VIN 5KJNABD17FPGL4686 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. By type: 3 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (9), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 5KJNABD17FPGL4686?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: UT Z096885 (Utah).

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