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2011 WESTERN STAR 6900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900

The 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, EQUIPMENT. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.

Recalls for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900, potentially affecting up to 1,004,807 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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900.

Safety Rating for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

18SP744 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Special Publication letter for Two-Filter Fuel System KM59 GEN1 DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines Service Kit.

sbw0005 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Labl or OWI." Fillout the form, then select "Review."

1213-16 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

1213-16 SPN 3480 (MCM) (EPA07;EPA10 GHG14)

49-14 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

49-14 - DEF Tank Coolant Valve O-Ring Kit

SF483 — PARKING BRAKE

SF483-DLR Western Star ECC Park Brake Output Signals

NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 WESTERN STAR 6900

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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