The worst 2011 Western Star 5900 problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Recall number 17V810000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Western Star 5900 118
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and...
- Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
- The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17...
- Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness.
- Sbw0015 Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
- Chassis ECU Programming
- Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
- If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label
- Wp00002 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- ICI18-014
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Is the 2011 Western Star 5900 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2011 Western Star 5900.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Western Star 5900?
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How many recalls does the 2011 Western Star 5900 have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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