2024 WESTERN STAR 57X Complaints and Recall Information
The 2024 WESTERN STAR 57X has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner reports primarily focus on issues related to vehicle safety systems and lighting, especially concerning the brake light functionality during automatic emergency braking events.
There are 14 recalls for this model affecting various systems, mainly involving braking and lighting components, which impact vehicle safety features.
Recalls- Brake light malfunction. Recall 24V668000 affects 16,890 vehicles, including the 2024 WESTERN STAR 57X. The defect involves the brake lights not illuminating during active brake assist events when upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. This failure increases the risk of crashes due to lack of signaling. Dealers will update the ABA software free of charge. Owner notifications went out on October 24, 2024. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory applies.
Owners with repeated safety-related repairs or unresolved recall issues may want to explore their state lemon law rights for protection and further assistance.
2024 WESTERN STAR 57X Summary
2024
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
16890
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2024 WESTERN STAR 57X
16890 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Freightliner 108SD, 2022-2025 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, 2025 Freightliner eM2, 2020-2025 Western Star 49X, 2021-2025 Western Star 47X, and 2022-2025 Western Star 57X vehicles that may be upfitted with a body lighting interface controller and replacement brake lights. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are automatically applied during an active brake assist (ABA) event.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.