2015 WESTERN STAR 5700 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls involving safety components and equipment, including brakes, fire extinguishers, seat belts, and axle hubs.
There are six recalls associated with the vehicle affecting several critical systems. These recalls address problems in areas such as the power train, exterior lighting, safety equipment, and seat belts. Each recall involves a defect that poses a risk of crash or injury and includes free repair or replacement remedies by the manufacturer.
Recalls- Front axle hubs. Recall 16V634000 affects 156 vehicles with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs that may fail due to front axle weight limits exceeding hub capacity. The failure can cause wheel separation, increasing crash risk. DTNA will replace the front axle hubs at no charge.
- Brake light switch. Recall 17V761000 impacts 438,255 trucks where the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights after hard brake applications, failing to signal slowing vehicles behind. DTNA will repair the brake light system free of charge. This recall is listed twice but covers the same defect and fix.
- Kidde disposable fire extinguishers. Recall 15V182000 covers 2,226 vehicles equipped with certain Kidde handheld extinguishers that may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is pressed repeatedly. This increases injury risk in a fire. Kidde will replace defective extinguishers free of charge.
- Seat belt mounting plate. Recall 16V711000 involves 1,944 trucks where the seat belt mounting plate may have an oversized drill hole that could fail during a crash, preventing proper occupant restraint. Dealers will reinforce the mounting plate at no cost to owners.
- Kidde plastic-handle fire extinguishers. Recall 17V810000 affects 24,860 trucks with Kidde extinguishers that may clog or require excessive force to operate, and in some cases, the nozzle may detach causing injury and inoperability. Owners will receive replacements free of charge from Kidde.
Owners facing repeated repairs or safety-related defects on the 2015 WESTERN STAR 5700, especially those involving unresolved recall issues, should consider consulting their state’s lemon law provisions to understand their rights and possible remedies.
2015 WESTERN STAR 5700 Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
467441
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
24860 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
438255 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Risk: 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.
2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
156 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.
Risk: If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
1944 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured March 22, 2013, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with a Stratosphere sleeper cab. The seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too large.
Risk: 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.
2015 WESTERN STAR 5700
2226 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.