2014 WESTERN STAR 6900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900
The 2014 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. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900, potentially affecting up to 929,906 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 15V182000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,226 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and Kidde will provide a replacement extinguisher when contacted directly or affected owners may go to an authorized DTNA repair facility to order a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on May 26,...
View full details →Recall 13V604000 — SEAT BELTS
| 26,310 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become...
Consequence: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900.
Safety Rating for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900
Daimler Trucks North America has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SBW54-057 — EQUIPMENT
Western Star Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues.
GHG14-18R3 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
GHG14-18R3 bulletin-07-MAY-2018a-Emission Recall D18R3
1102-17 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPN 157 (MCM) (GHG17)
801-15 — POWER TRAIN
801-15 SPN 520999 FMI 7 (TCM)
WS-49-13 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WESTERN STAR: AT RETURN LINE FITTING, DURING COLD EXTREME TEMPERATURES, THE DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) TANK WOULD FREEZE. *PE
SB-35-11 — EQUIPMENT
WESTERN STAR: CONMET RECOMMENDS REPLACING THE BEARING SPACER WHEN THE HUB IS REMOVED. MODEL 4700, 4900, 6900. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 6900
- 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2015 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2016 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2018 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2019 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