2024 Western Star 57X Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

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Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency brakingReported September 10, 2024 · 16,890 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABA software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1009.

Recall number 24V668000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 2024 Western Star 57X reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2024 Western Star 57X.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Western Star 57X?

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How many recalls does the 2024 Western Star 57X have?

1 recall, covering forward collision avoidance.

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