2009 WESTERN STAR 6900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900
The 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900, potentially affecting up to 1,030,169 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 12V074000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 103,437 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE...
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 09V366000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 25,362 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
Consequence: AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-020. CATERPILLAR WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900.
Safety Rating for the 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0602-17 — ENGINE
Cylinder Liner - Testing of the Cylinder Liner Upper O-Ring
0601-17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SPN 3464 (MCM) (GHG14)
16 TS-15 — EQUIPMENT
16TS15 EPA07 AND LATER POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) DOSING FEATURE
sbw0001 — EQUIPMENT
sbw0001Validity List Western Star
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 6900
- 2004 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2005 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2006 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 1 complaint
- 2007 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2008 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900 (current)
- 2010 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2012 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2013 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 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