2021 WESTERN STAR 57X — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X
The 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X 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 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, STRUCTURE:BODY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X, potentially affecting up to 441,064 vehicles.
Recall 22V817000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
| 219,390 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruise...
Consequence: Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were...
View full details →Recall 22V817000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
| 219,390 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruise...
Consequence: Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were...
View full details →Recall 22V227000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 2,284 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles equipped with side air intakes on the hood. The stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stainless steel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-925.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X.
Safety Rating for the 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ICI24-049 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Important Campaign Information letter for SF698 – Third Revised Bulletin
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 57X
- 2021 WESTERN STAR 57X (current)
- 2022 WESTERN STAR 57X — 0 complaints
- 2023 WESTERN STAR 57X — 0 complaints
- 2024 WESTERN STAR 57X — 0 complaints
- 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X — 0 complaints
- 2026 WESTERN STAR 57X — 0 complaints
Other WESTERN STAR Models
- WESTERN STAR 4900 — 26 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 4700 — 10 total complaints
- WESTERN STAR 5700 — 7 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