2006 Western Star 5700 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-12-15 · campaign 17V810000 · 24,860 vehicles
Defect: 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 fr
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Service bulletins (130)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility 2022-06-27 · SBW83-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated western star service bulletin for hvac actuator replacement
Visibility 2021-10-18 · ICI21-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments 2020-06-29 · SBW31-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Suspension 2020-01-20 · SS1034621 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service solution for western star vehicles equipped with hendrickson airtek axles experiencing a harsh ride.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-08-06 · sbw54072 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent out to customers to repair damaged mcm 21-pin connector, terminals, and minor wiring.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2019-08-06 · sbw54067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent out to customers regarding abs solenoids not doing self check. correction of this failure involves installing a relay jumper assembly.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.