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.
October 5, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2019 Steering recall
Hazard: If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 29, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2012–2019 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
March 26, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2017–2019 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
December 15, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2002–2017 Equipment recall
Hazard: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
November 27, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2008–2018 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 6, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2016 Steering recall
Hazard: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
September 21, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2013–2018 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Battery cable contact with the axle yoke may cause the cable to chafe and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
August 24, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2017–2018 Suspension recall
Hazard: Overloaded springs may result in the front axle separating from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 19, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner Custom Chass, Freightliner 2017–2018 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 11, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner 2017 Power Train recall
Hazard: If output shaft fractures while descending a grade, the compression braking will be ineffective. Additionally, large debris may land in the road. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
February 27, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2015–2018 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: A rapid loss of air pressure without warning may cause a sudden application of the park brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 5, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2014–2017 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: If the plate has a hole that is too big, the plate may fail when it stressed such as in the event of a crash, preventing the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
June 17, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2015 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the speedometer does not show the vehicle speed, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 27, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2014–2015 Equipment recall
Hazard: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.
September 3, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2014–2015 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: When not equipped with ABS, the affected vehicles have a greater chance of wheel lock up when braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 5, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2009–2014 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, the seatbelt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
May 23, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2009 Electrical System recall
Hazard: CABLES THAT BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE CAB AND FORWARD CAB CROSSMEMBER COULD SHORT TO GROUND AND POTENTIALLY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
November 18, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2011 Power Train recall
Hazard: DETACHMENT OF THE BRACKET MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
May 16, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2011–2012 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: A HOLE IN THE DELIVERY AIR LINE MAY DEVELOP, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY TO THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
March 29, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2008–2010 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
June 14, 2010VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2002–2011 Steering recall
Hazard: DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
June 18, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2009–2010 Electrical System recall
Hazard: CABLES THAT BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE CAB AND FORWARD CAB CROSSMEMBER COULD SHORT TO GROUND AND POTENTIALLY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
August 15, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2006–2007 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: ADDITIONAL LAMPS LOCATED ON THE SAME HORIZONTAL LINE NEAR THE IDENTIFICATION LAMPS MAY MAKE IF DIFFICULT FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO DISTINGUISH LARGER VEHICLES UNDER SOME CONDITIONS.
December 18, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2005–2007 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
October 5, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2001–2005 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
April 27, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner, Thomas 2000–2003 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
March 8, 2004VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 2003–2004 Steering recall
Hazard: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE BALL SOCKET SEPARATING AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.
March 20, 2002VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner, Sterling 2001 Electrical System recall
Hazard: THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE PLC FILTER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
December 17, 2001VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star 1998–2000 Electrical System recall
Hazard: THIS CONTACT COULD PROVIDE A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
May 14, 2001VehiclesNHTSA
Western Star, Freightliner, Sterling 2000 Suspension recall
Hazard: FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE EYE AND TUBE, CAUSING A LOCK OF AXLE RETENTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.