Western Star 5700 recalls and problems
27 recalls and 4 owner complaints for 21 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
27
Complaints
4
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Western Star 5700 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 5700 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 5700 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 5700 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 5700 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 5700 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 5700 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 5700 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 5700 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 5700 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 5700 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 5700 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 5700 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 5700 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 5700 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 5700 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 5700 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 5700 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 5700 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 5700 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 5700 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 5700 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Western Star 5700 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 |
All Western Star 5700 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-338 | May 16, 2022 | 2020–2022 | Equipment | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia vehicles. |
| 21V-882 | Nov 12, 2021 | 2017–2019 | Electrical System | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. |
| 21V-369 | May 19, 2021 | 2021–2022 | Steering | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis… |
| 21V-256 | Apr 12, 2021 | 2021–2022 | Steering | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom… |
| 21V-206 | Mar 24, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Electrical System | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and Western Star 5700 vehicles. |
| 21V-018 | Jan 20, 2021 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling 2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Custom Chassis XC Chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm… |
| 20V-660 | Oct 27, 2020 | 2021 | Suspension | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. |
| 20V-642 | Oct 16, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Power Train | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD and 122SD and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. |
| 20V-281 | May 18, 2020 | 2019–2021 | Electrical System | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 vehicles. |
| 20V-214 | Apr 14, 2020 | 2017 | Exterior Lighting | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A… |
| 20V-127 | Mar 3, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom… |
| 19V-792 | Nov 4, 2019 | 2016–2020 | Visibility | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles equipped with sleeper cab vent windows. |
| 19V-722 | Oct 10, 2019 | 2017–2020 | Structure | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles. |
| 19V-367 | May 14, 2019 | 2019 | Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. |
| 18V-903 | Dec 19, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Power Train | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty… |
| 18V-913 | Dec 19, 2018 | 2017–2019 | Steering, Suspension | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and… |
| 18V-703 | Oct 5, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP… |
| 18V-699 | Oct 5, 2018 | 2019 | Steering | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. |
| 18V-353 | May 29, 2018 | 2017–2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL… |
| 18V-191 | Mar 26, 2018 | 2017–2019 | Electrical System | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. |
| 17V-810 | Dec 15, 2017 | 2002–2017 | Equipment | 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. |
| 17V-761 | Nov 27, 2017 | 2008–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. |
| 17V-452 | Jul 17, 2017 | 2018 | Equipment | Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. |
| 17V-315 | May 11, 2017 | 2017 | Power Train | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks built with NFD tandem rear axles. |
| 16V-711 | Oct 5, 2016 | 2014–2017 | Seat Belts | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured March 22, 2013, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with a Stratosphere sleeper cab. |
| 16V-634 | Aug 31, 2016 | 2014–2017 | Power Train | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15… |
| 15V-182 | Mar 27, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Equipment | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Western Star 5700?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2022 Western Star 5700 has the most reports (1). Check the 2022 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Western Star 5700 have?
NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls covering Western Star 5700 model years 2002–2022.
What are the most common Western Star 5700 problems?
Owners report forward collision avoidance, service brakes, vehicle speed control problems most often.