Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2008 Western Star 5700.
| 2017636 18 Dec 2017 | Accessories On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive… |
| 2017583 28 Nov 2017 | Brakes On certain vehicles with air brakes, after several hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light appli… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Western Star told its dealers about the 2008 Western Star 5700: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10214907 | Updated Western Star Service Bulletin for HVAC Actuator Replacement |
| 10202728 | SF626 Western Star Window Replacement Inspection Notification. This letter is to inform you that Field Service Campaign SF626 Western Star Window Replacement Inspection Notification campaign was released. |
| 10195575 | Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform... |
| 10192962 | Paint Peeling, Hood. |
| 10190549 | Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021. |
| 10176998 | Western Star Service Bulletin for Chassis Side-Fairing Kickplate Magnet Replacement. On Freightliner Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles manufactured before May 20, 2019, and equipped with side-fairings, the magnets that hold the kickplate closed may corrode and prevent the kickplate from staying in the closed position. |
| 10170323 | Service Solution for Western Star vehicles equipped with Hendrickson AIRTEK Axles experiencing a Harsh Ride. |
| 10166432 | Technical Service Letter communicating that information on DD Heavy Duty Platform Belt and Belt Tensioner can be found on TechLit. |
| 10165427 | Tool Letter for ICC5 Programming Cable |
| 10163580 | Service Bulletin sent out to customers to repair damaged MCM 21-pin connector, terminals, and minor wiring. |
| 10163579 | Service Bulletin sent out to customers regarding ABS solenoids not doing self check. Correction of this failure involves installing a relay jumper assembly. |
| 10163575 | Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness. |
| 10163472 | HDEP MCM 21 Pin Service Jumper Replacement |
| 10160770 | Service Bulletin- sbw0015 Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting |
| 10158125 | Letter to customer on Coverage Extension GHG17 After Treatment |
| 10158120 | Service Bulletin- sbw26005 DT12 PTO Upfit |
| 10158111 | Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting |
| 10158040 | SPN 3226 (ACM) (GHG17) |
| 10158039 | SPN 96 (MCM) (GHG17) |
| 10158038 | SPN 3226 (ACM) (GHG17) |
| 10158037 | Fuel System Integrity Check Routine - Two-Filter Fuel System |
| 10158036 | Diagnostic tests - Two Filter System - FSIC Leak Test |
| 10158035 | SPN 3464 (MCM) (GHG14) |
| 10158034 | SPN 712 (CPC) (GHG17) |
| 10158033 | Cylinder Liner - Testing of the Cylinder Liner Upper O-Ring |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation