2000 WESTERN STAR 5900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900
The 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900, potentially affecting up to 3,500 vehicles.
Recall 01V387000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 3,500 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3406E AND C-15 ENGINES, INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND STUD MOUNTING ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) TO THE ENGINE EXISTS. CHAFING CAN WEAR THROUGH THE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION TO ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE AND THE STUD.
Consequence: THIS CONTACT COULD PROVIDE A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND THE BATTERY CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND/OR RE-ROUTED AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900.
Safety Rating for the 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
54-61 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness Use the guidelines in this bulletin to determine if a damaged electrical harness should be repaired or replaced. Refer to the wiring section in Group 54 of the applicable workshop manual for detailed wire repair instructions. Table 1 describes general guidelines for...
54-57 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Powernet Troubleshooting Guide: Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter For all battery, charging, or starting issues: 1. Print out the "Powernet Assessment Worksheet," found at the end of this bulletin. 2. Use the "Powernet Assessment Detail Section" to understand and master the worksheet. The detail section, starting on page 2, breaks...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 5900
- 1998 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 1999 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2000 WESTERN STAR 5900 (current)
- 2001 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2002 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2003 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2004 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2005 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 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