2018 Western Star 6900 recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2018 Western Star 6900, covering 451,557 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Electrical system: wiringReported November 12, 2021 · 6,100 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V‑191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V‑191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-907.

Recall number 21V882000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported March 26, 2018 · 7,128 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-766.

Recall number 18V191000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported November 27, 2017 · 438,255 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Risk: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.

Recall number 17V761000 · Recall details

Fuel system, dieselReported July 19, 2017 · 74 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
Risk: Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will send notices to the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑286‑6467 or DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL744.

Recall number 17V450000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2018 Western Star 6900 have?

4, covering electrical system, exterior lighting and fuel system, diesel.

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