The worst 2025 Western Star 57X problems
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Recalls 3
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.
- Risk
- A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
Recall number 25V601000 · Recall details
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
- 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
Wheels: hub
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1002.
Recall number 24V393000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Western Star 57X 153
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Standard Warranty Extension for vehicles with TitanX Radiators
- Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair...
- Warranty Policy Letter for Steering Wheel Centering Policy Amendment
- CX Advocate for Surge Tank Level Sensor Float Sinking
- Technical Service Bulletin for Door Sill Plate Bracket Repair
- Technical Service Bulletin for HVAC Stops Cooling
- Detroit Transmissions Manual Update for Symptom Diagnostics — DT12 C/D Box Range Shift to Neutral with...
- Fleet Communications for Hadley Smart Valve
- CX Advocate for Lost/Damaged Replacement F1011/F1015 Labels
- CX Advocate for Hood Cracks
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Is the 2025 Western Star 57X reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2025 Western Star 57X.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Western Star 57X?
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How many recalls does the 2025 Western Star 57X have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, air, forward collision avoidance and wheels.
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