2014 WESTERN STAR 5700 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700
The 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700, potentially affecting up to 905,696 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 →Recall 16V711000 — SEAT BELTS
| 1,944 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too large.
Consequence: If the plate has a hole that is too big, the plate may fail when it stressed such as in the event of a crash, preventing the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the seat belt mounting plate, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 7 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners...
View full details →Recall 16V634000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
| 156 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that...
Consequence: If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.
View full details →Recall 15V182000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,226 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and Kidde will provide a replacement extinguisher when contacted directly or affected owners may go to an authorized DTNA repair facility to order a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on May 26,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700.
Safety Rating for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0607-19 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Information Bulletin to updated the Fuel Injector Harness sections and relocated to Engine Electrical section.
sb54313 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness.
Detroit DT12 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Detroit DT12 Split Rod Bushing Repair letter to customer
18CSA15 — EQUIPMENT
Release of DiagnosticLink® 8.08 Service Pack 1
aeo18M3 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Field Service Campaign D18M3 Oil_Suction_Manifold_072718, Owner Notice
DOC-1033304 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SS 1033304 -Western Star 5700 Side Window Defrost Performance
FL725 — SEAT BELTS
FL725 Western Star Seat Belt Anchor Plates
0306-16 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
0306-16 TCM SPN 520970 FMI 7
805-15 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
805-15 FMI 0: Selective Catalyst Reduction Outlet Temperature High
703-15 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
703-15 GHG14 DD15 AT Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Actuator
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 5700
- 2009 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2010 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2011 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2012 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2013 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2014 WESTERN STAR 5700 (current)
- 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2016 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2017 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2018 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 1 complaint
- 2019 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 2 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