Western Star 6900 recalls
NHTSA's records list 9 safety recalls covering the Western Star 6900 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2002-2019, 2023. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Jan. 10, 2024.
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2023 Western Star 6900 recalls 2
- Delay in Park Brake Engagement/FMVSS 121
Component: parking brake. 149 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tie Rod Clamps Failure
Component: steering. 36 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Western Star 6900 recalls 2
- Power Stud May Electrically Arc to Bulkhead
Component: electrical system. 6,100 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 6900 recalls 4
- Power Stud May Electrically Arc to Bulkhead
Component: electrical system. 6,100 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.
- Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 74 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Western Star 6900 recalls 5
- Power Stud May Electrically Arc to Bulkhead
Component: electrical system. 6,100 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.
- Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 74 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Western Star 6900 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.
2015 Western Star 6900 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 6900 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 6900 recalls 3
- Unapproved Tire and Rim Combination/FMVSS 120
Component: tires. 307 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.
2012 Western Star 6900 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 6900 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 6900 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 6900 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 6900 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 6900 recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Western Star 6900 recalls 2
- Insufficient Air Reservoir Volume/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 741 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.
2005 Western Star 6900 recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2004 Western Star 6900 recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 Western Star 6900 recalls 1
- Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
Component: equipment. 24,860 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2002 Western Star 6900 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.