2011 WESTERN STAR 5700 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700
The 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700, potentially affecting up to 901,370 vehicles.
Recall 17V761000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 438,255 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V761000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 438,255 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V810000 — EQUIPMENT
| 24,860 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700.
Safety Rating for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
sbw54067 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin sent out to customers regarding ABS solenoids not doing self check. Correction of this failure involves installing a relay jumper assembly.
0141-17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
0141-17 SPN 2659 (MCM) (EPA10)
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 5700
- 2006 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2007 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2008 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2009 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2010 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700 (current)
- 2012 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2013 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2016 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
Other WESTERN STAR Models
- WESTERN STAR 4900 — 26 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4700 — 10 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR — 7 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION — 5 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4900EX — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4964 — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR CONVENTIONAL — 4 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 47X — 2 total complaints