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2021 WESTERN STAR 57X

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs

22V817000 Nov 1, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on th... Read more
Consequence
Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA... Read more
219,390 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
22V227000 Apr 7, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles equipped with side air intakes on the hood. The stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the stainless steel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-925.
2,284 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
SS3144-FTL Apr 25, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
SF672 Jun 2, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
SF672 Jun 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update

WESTERN STAR 57X - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the WESTERN STAR 57X across all model years (2021, 2025).

11 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

WESTERN STAR 57X - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2025 3 0 View
2024 1 0 View
2023 2 0 View
2022 3 0 View
2021 (current) 2 0

Other WESTERN STAR Models

Model Recalls Complaints
4900 288 26 View
49X 224 1 View
4700 194 10 View
47X 161 2 View
5700 119 7 View
6900 98 1 View
CONVENTIONAL 63 4 View
WESTERN STAR 40 8 View