2017 WESTERN STAR 6900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900
The 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900, potentially affecting up to 932,972 vehicles.
Recall 21V882000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 6,100 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Consequence: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new...
View full details →Recall 21V882000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 6,100 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Consequence: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new...
View full details →Recall 21V882000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 6,100 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Consequence: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new...
View full details →Recall 21V882000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 6,100 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Consequence: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new...
View full details →Recall 18V191000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 7,128 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Consequence: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018. The recall began...
View full details →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 17V450000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 74 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
Consequence: Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will send notices to the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or DTNA customer...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900.
Safety Rating for the 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
D19M1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Field Service Campaign for GHG17 Detroit DD16 software reprogramming.
18SP729Rev — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting bracket, P-clips and mounting hardware in the event one of these parts are loosened, removed or missing from the engine.
FL756 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Brake Light Pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
18SP734 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
18SP734 18SP734?GHG14 DD15AT Turbocharger
DOC-1033354 — ENGINE
SS 1033354 Remanufactured Engine Blocks with Closed Fuel Cooler Return Ports DD Engines
DOC-1033195 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DOC-1033195 WST Doors Locking Immediately After Locking or Closing the Door
0323-17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
(MCM) (GHG17)
0304-17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Contaminated Fluids Diagnostic Tests
35-11 — POWER TRAIN
35-11 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 6900
- 2012 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2013 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2015 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2016 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2017 WESTERN STAR 6900 (current)
- 2018 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2020 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