VIN 5KKHAEAV13PL86607 — 2003 Western Star (WSTR) 4900
Recorded with Ssg-Barco Inc · USDOT 449139
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KKHAEAV13PL86607 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NJ XLVS53 (New Jersey) |
| Inspection window | 2025-05-22 to 2026-03-06 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | 5KKHAEAV13PL86607 | NJ XLVS53 | SSG-BARCO INC · USDOT 449139 |
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
Ssg-Barco Inc Active
- USDOT
- 449139
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Hillsborough, NJ
- Power units
- 16
- Drivers
- 14
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 11
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 10%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-06). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
5KKHAEAV13PL86607 is a 2003 Western Star 4900 operated by Ssg-Barco Inc (USDOT 449139). License plate on its inspection records: NJ XLVS53. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2003 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KKHAEAV13PL86607. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant. Powertrain: C15 engine, 14.6L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-22 and 2026-03-06. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-06) was in New Jersey, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Ssg-Barco Inc (USDOT 449139) from 2025-05-22 to 2026-03-06 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 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 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | PORTLAND Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OREGON |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | C15 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 14.6 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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