2025 WESTERN STAR 57X — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X
The 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 18 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X
NHTSA has recorded 18 recalls for the 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X, potentially affecting up to 237,834 vehicles.
Recall 25V601000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 402 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts...
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
View full details →Recall 25V601000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| 402 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts...
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V668000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 16,890 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are...
Consequence: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.
View full details →Recall 24V393000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 285 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach,...
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this...
View full details →Recall 24V393000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 285 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach,...
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X.
Safety Rating for the 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CXA_01_26_Hadley SV Susp — SUSPENSION
CX Advocate for Hadley Smart Valve Unintended Raised Rear Suspension
SS3162-FTL — VISIBILITY/WIPER
Service Solution for M2 Plus, 108,114SD Plus and New Cascadia Vehicles, SSL and SSR Non-Functional
SF721-OWN LTR — SUSPENSION
Field Service Campaign for SF721 18k Front Suspension Shock Absorbers
F1015-DLR LTR — ENGINE
Emissions Recall for VECI Label Emissions Recall
FAB339 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FAB 339 for Western Star 57X RP1226 - Progressive Low Voltage Disconnect (PLVD)
CXA_10_17_CSA letters — ENGINE
CX Advocate for the following CSA: (24CSA-17,24CSA-19,24CSA-20) Gen 5 DD13 Turbocharger Oil Return Line Cracks, Heavy-Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks, Discolored Coolant Surge Tank on Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP)
CXA 9_24_HDEP Changes — ENGINE
CX Advocate for HDEP Running Change
D24R5-OWN LTR — ENGINE
Detroit Emissions Recall Campaign for DD13 CARB 24 ACM Software Reprogramming
ICI24-030 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Important Campaign Information Letter for SF698 – Second Revised Bulletin
CXA 7_24_Reman Process V2 — ENGINE
CX Advocate for overview of the remanufacturing process.
Showing 10 of 11 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 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 — 0 complaints
- 2022 WESTERN STAR 57X — 0 complaints
- 2023 WESTERN STAR 57X — 0 complaints
- 2024 WESTERN STAR 57X — 0 complaints
- 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X (current)
- 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