Western Star 6900 recalls and problems
19 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 21 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
19
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Western Star 6900 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 6900 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 6900 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 6900 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 6900 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 6900 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 6900 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 6900 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 6900 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 6900 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 6900 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 6900 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 6900 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 6900 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 6900 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 6900 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 6900 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 6900 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 6900 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 6900 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 6900 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 6900 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Western Star 6900 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 |
All Western Star 6900 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-013 | Jan 10, 2024 | 2023 | Parking Brake | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. |
| 22V-722 | Sep 28, 2022 | 2023 | Steering | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. |
| 21V-896 | Nov 17, 2021 | 2013 | Tires | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900… |
| 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. |
| 19V-370 | May 14, 2019 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Air | Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra… |
| 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-450 | Jul 19, 2017 | 2017–2018 | Fuel System, Diesel | 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. |
| 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… |
| 13V-604 | Nov 29, 2013 | 2014 | Seat Belts | Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900 vehicles manufactured August… |
| 12V-074 | Feb 28, 2012 | 2006–2013 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20… |
| 09V-366 | Sep 23, 2009 | 2004–2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. |
| 07V-571 | Dec 18, 2007 | 2005–2007 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain heavy duty trucks built with sisu fr2p-21, sisu fr2p-26, sisu fr3p-33, or sisu fr3p-48 rear axles, a counter-bore machined in both ends of the worm wheel opening of the slack adjuster housing reduces material… |
| 06V-030 | Feb 8, 2006 | 2004–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly. |
| 05V-453 | Oct 5, 2005 | 2001–2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain trucks fitted with optional in-cab batteries, the dual suction/return lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafing through. |
| 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. |
| 01V-167 | May 14, 2001 | 2000 | Suspension | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Western Star 6900?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Western Star 6900 has the most reports (1). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Western Star 6900 have?
NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls covering Western Star 6900 model years 2000–2019, 2023.
What are the most common Western Star 6900 problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often.