2015 WESTERN STAR 5700 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
The 2015 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. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2015 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 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700.
Safety Rating for the 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TechTalk3253 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Tech Talk Discussion for a Western Star 5700 fault code 2049-9 and 527-9.
WP20-006 — EQUIPMENT
Warranty Policy Letter for Handling for Authorized Service Location Part Transfers. To promote 24-hour throughput and maximum efficiency, DTNA is adjusting multiple handling policies: Launching a new handling allowance for parts ordered from another Authorized Service Location because the facing Part Distribution Center (PDC) is out of stock Retiring Detroit's...
19TL-15 — EQUIPMENT
Tool Letter for ICC5 Programming Cable
18SP730Rev — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting bracket, P-clips and mounting hardware in the event one of these parts are loosened, removed or missing from the engine.
0419-19SPN521030 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Updates to troubleshooting guides in Diagnostic Link with newest version
0107-19 GHG17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin to testing of EGR Cooler Water Manifold Assembly in DD13 engines.
wp54018 EPA10 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Technical Bulletin wp54018 EPA10 Wiring Harness Ordering
DOC-1033699 — POWER TRAIN
TS 1033699: DT12 Transmission Driver Interview: Shifting Complaint Questionnaire
D18M1 GHG14 Heav — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Field Service Campaign: GHG14 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vocational Application Programming
42-010 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Transport Dealer Air Leak Inspection
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 5700
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700 (current)
- 2016 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2017 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 0 complaints
- 2018 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 1 complaint
- 2019 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 2 complaints
- 2020 WESTERN STAR 5700 — 1 complaint
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