2015 WESTERN STAR 5900
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 157 TSBs
17V810000 Dec 15, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 tha... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com ... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 WESTERN STAR 5900
157 manufacturer communications from 125 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 41 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 21 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 9 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 8 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 5 |
02.2020 Campaign
Mar 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers
P&SSep2019
Oct 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts and Service Committee meeting minutes
SB47-015
Sep 27, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
19CSA-12 BCT
Sep 9, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PowerNet Assessment Tool Repair Procedure
19TL-10 NVH
Sep 9, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles
15CSA-3REV
Sep 9, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Service Announcement Letter Revision for Dealers/Distributors Accessing DDEC Backdoor Passwords
19-013WI
Sep 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program
19-012WP
Sep 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Policy Letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for Detroit DT12 Transmission.
19-011WP
Sep 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes
19-010WI
Sep 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
19-008WI
Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
19TL-9
Aug 7, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations. The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repe
19TL-9
Aug 7, 2019
200000 WHEELS
DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations. The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repe
19TL-9
Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations. The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repe
19TS-6
Aug 7, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17 production and was added to EPA10 and GHG14 units with a software update. The modified regeneration utilizes an improved strategy to clean t
19TS-6
Aug 7, 2019
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17 production and was added to EPA10 and GHG14 units with a software update. The modified regeneration utilizes an improved strategy to clean t
19TS-6
Aug 7, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17 production and was added to EPA10 and GHG14 units with a software update. The modified regeneration utilizes an improved strategy to clean t
SPN 3563 / FMI 2
Aug 7, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HDEP GHG17 engines are not equipped with turbo wastegates. Steps in this troubleshooting involving wastegates were removed.
SPN 3563 / FMI 2
Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
HDEP GHG17 engines are not equipped with turbo wastegates. Steps in this troubleshooting involving wastegates were removed.
sb54313
Aug 6, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness.
19-009WI
Aug 5, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
sbw0015
Mar 8, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin- sbw0015 Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
sbw54070
Dec 21, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin- Chassis ECU Programming
sbw0015
Nov 19, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
sbw0015
Nov 19, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
sbw0015 Vibratio
Oct 31, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Vibration and Harsh ride Troubleshooting
sbw0005
May 1, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Labl or
DOC-1033462
May 1, 2018
130000 VISIBILITY
SS 1033462 - WST Cab Mounted Mekra Mirror Cover Chrome Peeling
DOC-1033462
May 1, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SS 1033462 - WST Cab Mounted Mekra Mirror Cover Chrome Peeling
wp00002
May 1, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
wp00002 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
DOC-1033462
May 1, 2018
130000 VISIBILITY
SS 1033462 - WST Cab Mounted Mekra Mirror Cover Chrome Peeling
ICI18-014
Apr 18, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ICI18-014 Owner Notice ? Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
ICI18-014
Apr 18, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ICI18-014 Owner Notice ? Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
ICI18-014
Apr 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
ICI18-014 Owner Notice ? Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
ICI18-014
Apr 18, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ICI18-014 Owner Notice ? Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
sbw4206
Feb 26, 2018
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
sbw4206 Brake Shimmy?Meritor? SteeLite X30? Brake Drum With Excessive Runout
sbw4206
Feb 26, 2018
044000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
sbw4206 Brake Shimmy?Meritor? SteeLite X30? Brake Drum With Excessive Runout
fsbw42009
Feb 1, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
fsbw42009 Diagnostic de fuite d'air
fsbw42010
Feb 1, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
fsbw42010 Inspection d'absence de fuites d'air par les transporteurs concessionnaires
ssbw42010
Feb 1, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
ssbw42010 Inspeccion de fugas de aire del transportista concesionario
ssbw42010
Feb 1, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
ssbw42010 Inspeccion de fugas de aire del transportista concesionario
17TL25
Dec 1, 2017
020000 SUSPENSION
17TL25 TruckCam? Alignment System
42-010
Nov 17, 2017
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Transport Dealer Air Leak Inspection
42-010
Nov 17, 2017
051200 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Transport Dealer Air Leak Inspection
42-010
Nov 17, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Transport Dealer Air Leak Inspection
42-010
Nov 17, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Transport Dealer Air Leak Inspection
14CSA23
Oct 27, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN
sbw5464
Jun 17, 2017
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sbw5464
Jun 17, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sbw5464
Jun 17, 2017
074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sbw0002
Jun 17, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Publications Ordering
sbw5464
Jun 17, 2017
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sbw0002
Jun 17, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Publications Ordering
SS1033094
May 12, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
SS1033094
May 12, 2017
073600 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:MANIFOLD PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR
Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
sbw5464
Feb 1, 2017
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sbw3215
May 1, 2016
160000 STRUCTURE
Some vehicles may have been incorrectly shimmed at the factory, and may lean slightly to the right or left. While this does not affect the operation of the vehicle, it may be visually unpleasing to many customers.
15TS3
Apr 17, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
16-010
Mar 28, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Recognition Program Suspension
16-011
Mar 28, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
16TS7
Mar 28, 2016
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
16-008
Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
16-009R
Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-009R_OWL Enhancements
16-007
Mar 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
15-029
Sep 14, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
_Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon
15-028A
Sep 14, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs
901-15
Sep 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
901-15 Oil Breather Vent
sbw5401
Aug 1, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
sbw5401 Turn Signal and Brake Override Circuit
sbw5463
Jul 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
sbw5463 Nexiq USB-Link Upgrade and Diagnostic Connector
sbw5401
Jul 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sbw5401 Turn Signal and Brake Override Circuit
15-017
May 18, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs
15-015
May 4, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder
15-016
May 4, 2015
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
15-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester
15CSA9
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink? 8.02
15CSA10
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
15CSA4
Apr 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
15TS10
Apr 14, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter
14TL-7
Apr 10, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
14TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
15TL6
Apr 2, 2015
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
15-010
Mar 30, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-010
Mar 30, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-009
Mar 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
15-009
Mar 16, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
15-009 - Detroit
Mar 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-009_Detroit_New_SDTs
15TL5
Mar 13, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro? FXP 95
15TL4
Mar 4, 2015
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
15TL4
Mar 4, 2015
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
sbw5461
Mar 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sbw5461 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
sbw5461
Mar 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sbw5461 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
98-1
Feb 1, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
98-1 - Paint Finish Standards
14TL8
Oct 31, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
14TL8 TorcUP? Non-Impacting Torque Tool.
14-038
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-038 Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times
14-039
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-039 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-040
Oct 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14-040 Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14-040A
Oct 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14-040_Additional_CLOs Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14-039A
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-039_additional_SDTs New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-038A
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-038_New_SRTs Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times.
14CSA22
Oct 24, 2014
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
14CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
14WO-9
Oct 24, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14WO-9_Warranty_Access Detroit New User Warranty Access Request
14TL9
Oct 23, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14TL9 Special Tool Warranty Program.
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WESTERN STAR 5900 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WESTERN STAR 5900 across all model years (1998, 2017).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
WESTERN STAR 5900 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2017 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2015 (current) | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
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| 2009 | 1 | 0 | View |
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| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
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| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |