2016 Western Star 6900 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
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.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2017-11-27 · campaign 17V761000 · 438,255 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (434)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-07 · TSB-00-018-WST · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin for starnet manuals moving to technical literature
Engine 2025-01-16 · CXA 1_16_CARB Truck Chec · Other
cx advocate for carb tightening the readiness criteria applied to on-board diagnostic (obd) test submissions for the clean truck check.
Engine 2024-12-19 · ICI24-051 · Other
important campaign information letter for ddc d24r4 - campaign reactivated
Engine 2024-12-16 · ICI24-050 · Other
important campaign information letter for ddc d24r4 - campaign inactivated
Engine 2024-11-27 · D24R4-OWN LTR · Emissions
detroit emission recall for ghg14 detroit dd16 software reprogramming
Engine 2024-11-27 · D24R4-DLR LTR · Emissions
detroit emission recall for ghg14 detroit dd16 software reprogramming
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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