2016 WESTERN STAR 5900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900
The 2016 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 EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900, potentially affecting up to 24,860 vehicles.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900.
Safety Rating for the 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
42-010 — EQUIPMENT
Transport Dealer Air Leak Inspection
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 5900
- 2011 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2012 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2013 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2014 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2015 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2016 WESTERN STAR 5900 (current)
- 2017 WESTERN STAR 5900 — 0 complaints
- 2018 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