2017 WESTERN STAR 6900

9 recalls — 0 complaints

21V882000 Nov 12, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Consequence
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may... Read more
6,100 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
21V882000 Nov 12, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Consequence
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may... Read more
6,100 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
21V882000 Nov 12, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Consequence
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may... Read more
6,100 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
21V882000 Nov 12, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Consequence
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may... Read more
6,100 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
18V191000 Mar 26, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Consequence
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-8... Read more
7,128 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
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
24,860 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
17V761000 Nov 27, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.
438,255 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
17V761000 Nov 27, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.
438,255 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
17V450000 Jul 19, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaf... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will send notices to the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for thi... Read more
74 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

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WESTERN STAR 6900 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the WESTERN STAR 6900 across all model years (1998–2023).

98 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

WESTERN STAR 6900 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2018 8 0 View
2017 (current) 9 0
2016 3 0 View
2015 4 0 View
2014 5 0 View
2013 6 0 View
2012 4 0 View
2011 4 0 View
2010 5 0 View
2009 5 0 View
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2007 4 0 View
2006 6 1 View
2005 5 0 View
2004 4 0 View
2003 2 0 View
2002 2 0 View
2001 2 0 View
2000 2 0 View
1999 1 0 View
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Other WESTERN STAR Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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49X 224 1 View
4700 194 10 View
47X 161 2 View
5700 119 7 View
57X 68 0 View
CONVENTIONAL 63 4 View
WESTERN STAR 40 8 View