2019 WESTERN STAR 6900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900
The 2019 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900, potentially affecting up to 31,528 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900.
Safety Rating for the 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
17TS-12REV — EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Letter for GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform 1-BOX Aftertreatment System (ATS) Wire Harness experiencing chaffing caused by vibration and dirt collecting in the harness conduit.
SS1034531 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Service Solution for WABCO HP air dryer turbo cut-off valve replacement.
18SP729Rev — EQUIPMENT
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.
WSTCAE170-2019 — EQUIPMENT
New Valeo A/C Compressor
WSTCAE170-2019 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
New Valeo A/C Compressor
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 6900
- 2014 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2020 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2023 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