2018 Western Star 6900 technical service bulletins
387 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 Western Star 6900, including one warranty extension.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair...
- Technical Service Bulletin for StarNet Manuals Moving to Technical Literature
- CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test...
- Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines
- Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D23M3
- Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
- Updated Western Star Service Bulletin for HVAC Actuator Replacement
- Western Star Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps
- SF626 Western Star Window Replacement Inspection Notification
- Western Star Service Bulletin for Key Fob ID Retention
- Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown
- Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown
- Warranty Policy Letter for battery tags
- Updated Western Star Parts Technical Bulletin for Universal Design Floor Mats
- Starting on November 23, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.13 (Build 4527) was made available
- Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes
- Superseding Letter to an Important Campaign Information Letter to announce a reimbursement available to...
- Revised Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance
- Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Resources: Exploded View DD Platform and DT12 Posters
- Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps
- Western Star Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
- Revised Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing
- Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing
- Special Publication letter for Two-Filter Fuel System KM59 GEN1 DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel...
- Western Star Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide
- Revised Technical Service Letter for Detroit DT12 TCM GHG17 Only; Bootloader Update
- Portland Truck Plant Paint Changes
- DDC Technical Service Letter for GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty Oil Pan Drain Plug Inserts
- Detroit Diesel Special Publication informing about Heavy Duty Friction Style Belt Tensioner Kit. This...
- Revised Technical Service Letter for DD Heavy Duty Platform Belt Tensioner Change
- Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
- Tech Talk discussion on repair verification for codes like 'low air flow' when a trailer is not available.
- Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12 Service Pack 2. On Thursday, September 3,...
- Revised letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to...
- Warranty Information Letter informing that to ensure that DTNA policies and service network practices...
- Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance
- Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance
- Western Star Bulletin for Non-Airliner Rear Suspension Crossmember Fastener Change
- Customer Service Announcement informing that Service Pack (SP) 1 for DiagnosticLinkÃÂÃÂÃÂî 8.12...
- OEM and distributor announcement for DiagnosticLink 8.12 (Build 4527) was made available
- Technical Service Letter for EPA10, GHG14, GHG17 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Compatibility
- Customer Service Announcement for DiagnosticLink Software Update Reminder
- Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces
- Revised Technical Service Letter for DD Heavy Duty Platform Belt Tensioner Change
- Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12. On Wednesday, June 10, 2020,...
- Service Bulletin for Window Regulator Retrofit
- Technical Service Letter for DD Heavy Duty Platform Belt Tensioner Change
- Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Training Online
- Warranty Policy Letter for Handling for Authorized Service Location Part Transfers
- Warranty Policy Letter for Chassis Progressive Damage Policy Change
- Warranty Policy Letter for Handling Change: Over the Counter Aftermarket Parts Replacement Program
- Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Long Block Program Change
- Service Bulletin for Lengthening the Backup Light Harness
- Customer Service Announcement saying that Service Pack (SP) 3 for DiagnosticLink® 8.11 Standard and...
- Warranty Policy Letter explaining the Warranty Department is aligning with the frame rail repair policy,...
- Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and...
- Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and...
- Service Solution on Western Star speedometers
- Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
- Customer Service Announcement for a policy change regarding Detroit Service Information Bulletins (SIBs)...
- Service Solution for Western Star Velvac Door Mirror Seal Curling
- Service Bulletin on A/C System Receiver-Drier Replacement Guidelines.
- Warranty Information Letter announcing Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Improvements for GHG17 After Treatment...
- Technical Service Letter for GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform 1-BOX Aftertreatment System (ATS) Wire...
- Service Bulletin for Window Regulator Retrofit.
- Service Solution to address WST Cab drone / vibration / tapping Under acceleration for vehicles w/Eaton...
- Service Bulletin explaining Western Star's courtesy engineering policy.
- Service Solution on failing RX modules in Western Star vehicles.
- Field Service Campaign for GHG17 Detroit DD16 software reprogramming.
- Technical Service Letter communicating that information on DD Heavy Duty Platform Belt and Belt Tensioner...
- Parts and Service Committee meeting minutes
- Service Solution to fix AC cooling performance due to improper HVAC function.
- Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
- Service Bulletin for Powernet Distribution Box Functional Changes
- Tool Letter for ICC5 Programming Cable
- PowerNet Assessment Tool Repair Procedure
- Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles
- Customer Service Announcement Letter Revision for Dealers/Distributors Accessing DDEC Backdoor Passwords
- Service Systems Development provided document to service locations on price list reflects current charges...
- Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized...
- Warranty Policy Letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for Detroit DT12 Transmission.
- Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes
- Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
- Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting...
- Service Information Bulletin was released, to add new procedures to address diagnostics near the high...
- DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on...
- Updates to troubleshooting guides in Diagnostic Link with newest version
- The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17...
- HDEP GHG17 engines are not equipped with turbo wastegates
- Service Information Bulletin to updated the Fuel Injector Harness sections and relocated to Engine...
- Service Information Bulletin regarding PTO Dosing
- Service Information Bulletin for Symptom Diagnostics
- Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness.
- Warranty Information Letter
- Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information...
- Ss 1034171
- Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
- Technical Bulletin wp54018 EPA10 Wiring Harness Ordering
- Vibration and Harsh ride Troubleshooting
- Warranty Bulletin for charge back exemtions
- Recall Bulletin FL766- Western Star Power Cable Studs
- Important Campaign Information- FL766 Interim Recall Ending ? Final Recall to Begin
- Service Information Bulletin for Aftertreamtent Failure Guide
- DD13, DD15, DD16
- Important Warranty Information on AutoMeter BCT-460DTNA Powernet Assessment Tool: Warranty Requirement and...
- Training Solution for Western Star Front Brake Squeal
- Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
- 0508-18
- 0505-18 spn 3563 hdep
- 0504-18
- 0503-18
- 0502-18
- Brake Light Pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
- Improperly installed power stud may contact the bulkhead, resulting in potential arcing, which may...
- The automatic connector terminal removal tool is part of tool kit DDE KI0CHA17001.
- If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label
- 18SP734 18SP734?GHG14 DD15AT Turbocharger
- 0501-18
- Aeo18M4 Field Service Campaign D18M4
- MY18M4-Bulletin-02-MAY-2018 Field Service Campaign D18M4
- SS1033446
- Ss 1033462 - wst
- FL756 Brake Light Pressure Switches
- ICI18-016 FL756 ? Automotive Connector Terminal Removal Tool
- MY18M4_Bulletin_02-MAY-2018 Field Service Campaign D18M4
- Ss 1033403 - wst
- Vehicles with Meritor drivelines bene from a softer durometer center bearing support
- ICI18-014
- 0405-18
- 0404-18 GHG17 DD8
- 0402-18 spn 625 (CPC) (GHG14)
- 0401-18 spn 1231 (MCM) (EPA10 GHG14)
- 0312-18
- 0311-18
- MY18M1a_05-MAR-2018_Vocational
- Aeo18M1 GHG14 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vocational Application Programming
- Sbw4206 Brake Shimmy?Meritor® SteeLite X30? Brake Drum With Excessive Runout
- Sbw5439 RX Module Fault Codes
- Sbw5464 Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- Fsbw42009 Diagnostic de fuite d'air
- 17TL25
- Exhaust and Exhaust Gas Recirculation
- EPA10, GHG14 and GHG17 Diesel Particulate Filters
- Spn 157 (MCM) (GHG17)
- Symptom Diagnostics
- 14CSA23 csc
- DOC-1033215
- 17CSA16
- 17TS12Rev1 GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform 1-BOX? Aftertreatment System ATS Wire Harness
- 0806-17 spn 101 (MCM)(GHG17)
- 0803-17 spn 411 (MCM) (GHG17)
- Sbw54065 GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Guage
- GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Gauge
- Spn 168 (CPC3) (GHG17)
- Technical Publications Ordering
- Spn 3226 (ACM) (GHG17)
- Diagnostic tests
- Spn 96 (MCM) (GHG17)
- Spn 712 (CPC) (GHG17)
- Fuel System Integrity Check Routine
- Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
- Heavy Duty Engine Wastegate Repair Kit DKI470E16019
- Detroit? DT12? Transmission Proper Moving Procedure
- Vehicle Interface Module
- Magnetized Fill Neck for Six-Gallon DEF Tanks
- Spn 3556 fmi 0, 1, 18
- Spn 5741 (ACM) (GHG17)
- Symptom Diagnostics
- Detroit? DT12? Split Rod Bushing Repair
- Spn 1663 (CPC) (EPA07 10 GHG14 GHG17)
- Fmi 2
- GHG17 Heavy Duty- Exhaust & EGR
- Spn 521221 (TCM)
- Spn 521222 (TCM)
- Spn 677 fmi 2
- Spn 1322 (MCM) (GHG17)
- Spn 4765 fmi 0
- Symptom Diagnostics
- (ACM) (GHG17)
- (MCM) (GHG17)
- (MCM)(GHG17)
- GHG14 Intake Manifold Pressure Too Low
- (MCM) GHG17
- Training Solutions for Fuel Leak Found at High Pressure Fuel Pump Weep Hole for Heavy Duty DD Engines
- Diagnostic Tests
- Contaminated Fluids Diagnostic Tests
- (CPC)(EPA10-GHG14) and SPN 98 (CPC)(GHG17)
- RX Module Fault Codes
- 0301-17
- (CPC) (GHG17)
- (CPC)(GHG17)
- 0208-17 spn 412 (MCM) (GHG17)
- 0206-17_ spn 521049 (MCM) (GHG17)
- 0205-17 spn 521052 (MCM) (GHG17)
- 0204-17 spn 521050 (MCM) (GHG17)
- Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 18SP733 GHG17
- 0131-17 spn 521054 (CPC3) (GHG17)
- 0132-17 spn 521005 (CPC3) (GHG17)
- 0133-17 spn 625 (CPC) (GHG17)
- 0134-17
- 0135-17
- 0136-17 GHG17 DD5
- 0137-17 spn 3361 fmi 5 (ACM) (GHG17) spn 3361 fmi 5 (ACM) (GHG14)
- 0138-17 GHG17 DD5
- 0139-17
- 0140-17
- 0129-17 spn 102 (MCM) (GHG17)
- 0127-17 spn 1077 fmi 14 (GHG14) (GHG17) (MCM)
- 0126-17 spn 520295 (MCM) (GHG17)
- 0125-17 spn 4817 (MCM) (GHG17)
- 0124-17 spn 3720 fmi 14 - (MCM) (GHG17)
- 0123-17 spn 1483 (CPC3) (GHG17)
- 0122-17 spn 521058 (CPC3) (GHG17)
- 0121-17 spn 521050 (CPC3) (GHG17)
- 0120-17
- 0119-17 spn 3217 (MCM) (GHG17)
- 0117-17 spn 5928 (MCM) (GHG17) - EGR h
- 0116-17 spn 4752 (MCM) (GHG17) - EGR
- 0111-17 spn 1077 (MCM)(GHG17)
- 0107-17
- 0106-17 SPN 520296 (MCM) (GHG14) and SPN 520296 (MCM) (GHG17)
- Been incorrectly shimmed at the factory, and may lean slightly to the right or left
- 15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
- Warranty Recognition Program Suspension
- 16-011
- 16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
- New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
- 16-009R_OWL Enhancements
- Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
- 15TL21 GHG17
- _Warranty Recognition Program
- 15-028
- Sbw8325 Side Window Defroster and Cooling Improvement Retrofit
- Sbw5401 Turn Signal and Brake Override Circuit
- 15-017
- 15-015
- 15-016-DLR
- 15CSA9
- 15CSA10
- 15CSA4
- 15TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter
- 14TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
- 15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
- 15-010-DLR
- 15-009
- 15-009_Detroit_New_SDTs
- 15TL5 davco
- 15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
- Sbw5430 Disconnecting or Connecting Daytime Running Lights
- Sbw0116 Pilot Bearing Spacer for Detroit Engines with Eaton transmissions
- Sbw5461 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
- 14TL8 TorcUP? Non-Impacting Torque Tool.
- 14-038
- 14-039
- 14-040
- 14-040_Additional_CLOs Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
- 14-039_additional_SDTs New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
- 14-038_New_SRTs Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times.
- 14CSA22 dtna
- 14WO-9_Warranty_Access Detroit New User Warranty Access Request
- 14TL9 Special Tool Warranty Program.
- 14TL7 dd
- 14CSA21
- 14CSA20 EGR
- 1010-14 spn 2623 (CPC) (GHG14)
- 1009-14 spn 5016 (ACM) (GHG14)
- 1008-14 SPN 3510FMI 4,7, and 8 (CPC)(GHG14)
- 1007-14 spn 5016/fmi 3, 4 (ACM) (EPA10)
- 1006-14 spn 4374 (ACM) (GHG14)
- 1005-14
- 1003-14
- Sb2080 Australian CST M1400 Isolated Radiator Retrofit
- 18SP705Rev5 18SP705Rev5 ? DD Platform Delta Pressure Sensor
- 18SP684Rev4 18SP684Rev4 ? EPA07 and EPA10 DD Platform EGR Delta Pressure Sensor Update
- 14-017R
- 18SP703 18SP703 - GHG14 KM63 GEN2
- 14TL2 dd
- 14TL5 ABS
- 14-028
- 14TS19 dd
- 14-027
- 14-026-DLR
- 715-14
- 14-022
- 14-023
- 14-024-DLR dtna & jad
- 714-14
- 713-14
- 712-14
- 54-58
- 00-15
- 0228-14
- 0224-14 spn 1590 fmi 9 - cpc
- 0219-14
- 0215-14
- 0202-14
- 49-14 - DEF
- 49-13 - DEF
- 0237-14
- 0233-14 spn 51 fmi 2
- 0229-14
- 0238-14
- 0239-14
- 35-11
- 33-4- Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
- Sbw5455 Virtual Technician Retrofit
- Sbw4910 Gentech DEF Coolant-Flow Solenoid, Testing and Replacement
- Sbw0001Validity List Western Star
- Sbw4911 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly
- Sbw2019 Kysor Fan Clutch Rocking Runout Inspection
- 12-039-DLR owl
- 12-040-DLR
- 12-043-DLR
- 12-038-DLR
- Sbw4713 Crank No Start, Loss of Engine Prime on Decked Vehicles
- Sbw3109 Huck-Spin 2 Changeover
- 12-027-DLR
- Sbw4205 Bendix Air Disc Brake Thermal Overload Issues
- 12-022-DLR
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