Western Star Recalls
97 recalls on record · January 8, 1984 to February 11, 2026 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
February 11, 2026VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2020–2027 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
June 23, 2025VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2020–2026 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
October 1, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner, Fccc 2025 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
September 10, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2020–2025 Forward Collision Avoidance recall
Hazard: Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 3, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2025 Steering recall
Hazard: The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 8, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2022–2024 Suspension recall
Hazard: Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash.
January 31, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2024–2025 Electronic Stability Control (Esc) recall
Hazard: Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
January 10, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2023 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
May 16, 2023VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2023 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 28, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2022–2023 Steering recall
Hazard: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 12, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2022–2023 Steering recall
Hazard: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
August 29, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2020–2023 Structure recall
Hazard: Detached hood bezel covers may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
May 16, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2020–2023 Equipment recall
Hazard: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
May 4, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2022–2023 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
April 20, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2022 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: Improperly secured seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
April 8, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2020–2022 Visibility recall
Hazard: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 7, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2020–2023 Structure recall
Hazard: A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
March 30, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2023 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Reduced brake performance increases the risk of a crash.
December 13, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner, Fccc 2019–2022 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
December 8, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2021–2022 Steering recall
Hazard: Steering shaft separation may cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 12, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2017–2019 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
November 5, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2021–2022 Steering recall
Hazard: Steering shaft separation can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 25, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2019–2022 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
March 24, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2021 Power Train recall
Hazard: If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
March 24, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2019–2021 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 18, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2019–2021 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
November 4, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2016–2020 Visibility recall
Hazard: If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 25, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2020 Steering recall
Hazard: This loss of connection would result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 10, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2017–2020 Structure recall
Hazard: A baggage or sleeper side door that separates from the vehicle while in motion can cause road debris, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.
March 5, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2019 Electrical System recall
Hazard: The odometer failing to register the correct distance travelled could cause driver confusion, as well as possible incorrect assumptions about driver speed. An incorrect speed assumption may increase the risk of crash.