Western Star 5900 recalls and problems
3 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 18 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
3
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Western Star 5900 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 5900 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All Western Star 5900 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 02V-087 | Mar 20, 2002 | 2001 | Electrical System | On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (Plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes. |
| 01V-387 | Dec 17, 2001 | 2000 | Electrical System | On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e and c-15 engines, interference between the positive battery cable and stud mounting electronic control module (Ecm) to the engine exists. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Western Star 5900?
NHTSA has few complaints for the Western Star 5900; see the recalls for each year.
How many recalls does the Western Star 5900 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering Western Star 5900 model years 2000–2017.