2023 WESTERN STAR 6900 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900
The 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900, potentially affecting up to 329 vehicles.
Recall 24V013000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 149 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 4900 and Western Star 6900 vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: DTNA will inspect and replace the inversion valves, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL992.
View full details →Recall 22V722000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL955.
View full details →Recall 22V722000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL955.
View full details →Recall 22V722000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL955.
View full details →Recall 22V722000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL955.
View full details →Recall 22V722000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 36 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Western Star 4700 and 2023 Western Star 4900, 49X, 6900, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Marc 15, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL955.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900.
Safety Rating for the 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF679-DLR LTR — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Revised Field Service Campaign for Virtual Technician Module. 2nd REVISION:Certain vehicles in Group B with Cummins engines have been reassigned to the newly created Group E. The Parts table has been updated to include the mounting bracket and fasteners required for Virtual Technician installation. A new SRT has been added...
SF692-Bulletin — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Field Service Campaign for VIN Certification Labels
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WESTERN STAR 6900
- 2018 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2019 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2020 WESTERN STAR 6900 — 0 complaints
- 2023 WESTERN STAR 6900 (current)
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