2025 WESTERN STAR 57X Complaints and Recall Information
The 2025 WESTERN STAR 57X has 0 complaints and 16 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety and mechanical defects as reflected in the recall data.
There are 16 recalls affecting multiple systems including exterior lighting and wheel hub components. These recalls involve defects that may increase the risk of crashes due to malfunctioning brake lights and unsafe wheel hub fasteners.
Recalls- Brake lights defect. NHTSA recall 24V668000 affects 16,890 vehicles. The brake lights may not illuminate during automatic brake assist events, increasing crash risk by failing to alert other drivers. Dealers will update the ABA software free of charge. Owner notices were sent October 24, 2024.
- Wheel hub fasteners. Recall 24V393000 affects 285 vehicles. Fasteners may loosen causing the wheel to detach and risking vehicle control loss and crashes. Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components as needed free of charge. Owner letters mailed July 18, 2024.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under state lemon laws. Legal counsel can provide guidance on available protections.
2025 WESTERN STAR 57X Summary
2025
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
17175
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2025 WESTERN STAR 57X
285 vehicles affected
WHEELS:HUB
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
2025 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.