Western Star 5700 recalls
NHTSA's records list 24 safety recalls covering the Western Star 5700 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2002-2022. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2022.
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2022 Western Star 5700 recalls 3
- Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567
Component: equipment. 185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Tie Rod Clamps
Component: steering. 8,482 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Arm and Tie Rod Bolts May Fracture
Component: steering. 12,470 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Western Star 5700 recalls 7
- Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567
Component: equipment. 185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Tie Rod Clamps
Component: steering. 8,482 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Arm and Tie Rod Bolts May Fracture
Component: steering. 12,470 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Undersized Ground Wire May Cause Engine Stall
Component: electrical system. 5,111 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Caliper Mounting Bolt Not Tightened Properly
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 133 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steer Axle Spindle Nut Snap-Ring Installation
Component: suspension. 1,411 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Undersized Ground Wire May Cause Engine Stall
Component: electrical system. 2,987 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Western Star 5700 recalls 6
- Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567
Component: equipment. 185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Undersized Ground Wire May Cause Engine Stall
Component: electrical system. 5,111 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Undersized Ground Wire May Cause Engine Stall
Component: electrical system. 2,987 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 2,585 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vent Windows May Detach
Component: visibility. 2,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge
Component: structure. 2,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Western Star 5700 recalls 14
- Power Stud May Electrically Arc to Bulkhead
Component: electrical system. 6,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Undersized Ground Wire May Cause Engine Stall
Component: electrical system. 5,111 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Clutch Failure may Result in Unintended Movement
Component: power train. 4,329 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Undersized Ground Wire May Cause Engine Stall
Component: electrical system. 2,987 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 2,585 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vent Windows May Detach
Component: visibility. 2,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge
Component: structure. 2,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 253 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose
Component: steering. 501 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails
Component: power train. 6,795 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 5,534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Wheel May Detach from Steering Column
Component: steering. 622 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 8,741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Stud may Electrically Arc to Bulkhead
Component: electrical system. 7,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Western Star 5700 recalls 11
- Power Stud May Electrically Arc to Bulkhead
Component: electrical system. 6,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Clutch Failure may Result in Unintended Movement
Component: power train. 4,329 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vent Windows May Detach
Component: visibility. 2,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge
Component: structure. 2,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose
Component: steering. 501 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails
Component: power train. 6,795 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 5,534 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 8,741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Stud may Electrically Arc to Bulkhead
Component: electrical system. 7,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Recovery Tow Hooks may Fail
Component: equipment. 2,483 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Western Star 5700 recalls 10
- Power Stud May Electrically Arc to Bulkhead
Component: electrical system. 6,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Reflective Tape May be Partially Covered/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 63,175 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vent Windows May Detach
Component: visibility. 2,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge
Component: structure. 2,547 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose
Component: steering. 501 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 8,741 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Stud may Electrically Arc to Bulkhead
Component: electrical system. 7,128 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tandem Axle Output Shaft may Fracture
Component: power train. 698 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Western Star 5700 recalls 3
- Vent Windows May Detach
Component: visibility. 2,725 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Western Star 5700 recalls 2
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Western Star 5700 recalls 2
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Western Star 5700 recalls 2
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Western Star 5700 recalls 2
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Western Star 5700 recalls 2
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Western Star 5700 recalls 2
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Western Star 5700 recalls 2
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Western Star 5700 recalls 2
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Lights May Not Activate
Component: exterior lighting. 438,255 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Western Star 5700 recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Western Star 5700 recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 Western Star 5700 recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2004 Western Star 5700 recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 Western Star 5700 recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 Western Star 5700 recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.