2006 Western Star 5700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Have the VIN?
Vehicles › Western Star › 5700 › 2006
These records cover every 2006 Western Star 5700. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Western Star 5700. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
On April 23, 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) opened Audit Query (AQ18002) to assess the timeliness and scope of four recalls filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (“DTNA”). NHTSA subsequently expanded AQ18002 to examine the timeliness and scope of three additional DTNA recalls and…
On April 23, 2018, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) opened Audit Query (AQ18002) to assess the timeliness and scope of four recalls filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (“DTNA”). NHTSA subsequently expanded AQ18002 to examine the timeliness and scope of three additional DTNA recalls and compliance with early warning reporting and manufacturer communications reporting requirements. NHTSA and DTNA entered into a Consent Order on December 29, 2020, to resolve NHTSA’s assertions that certain recalls within the scope of AQ18002 were untimely, DTNA failed to timely submit certain manufacturer communications to NHTSA, and DTNA failed to submit field reports to NHTSA as required. As part of the Consent Order, DTNA agreed to a total civil penalty of thirty million dollars ($30,000,000), of which ten million dollars ($10,000,000) was paid on January 12, 2021. Also, of that total civil penalty, DTNA agreed to spend five million dollars ($5,000,000) on the specific performance obligations to develop advanced data analytics capabilities to enhance its ability to detect and study emerging safety-related defect trends on its vehicles (“Safety Data Analytics infrastructure”) and an advanced data analytics and reporting platform that integrates data on emerging safety-related defect trends on its vehicles and recall lessons learned (“Safety Communications Platform”). The Consent Order also held fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) of the civil penalty in abeyance pending DTNA’s satisfactory completion of the requirements of the Consent Order, and its compliance with the Safety Act, and regulations thereunder. NHTSA and DTNA agreed to a two-year term for the Consent Order—with an option for NHTSA to extend the Consent Order for an additional year, if warranted. In the Consent Order, DTNA agreed to numerous performance obligations, including monthly meetings with NHTSA to discuss potential safety issues, recent manufacturer communications, and recall decision-making, among other things; quarterly meetings with NHTSA to discuss DTNA’s progress on the performance obligations under the Consent Order, including the Safety Data Analytics infrastructure and Safety Communications Platform, and any issues related to compliance with the Consent Order, Safety Act, or regulations; development of written procedures and employee training materials to help DTNA comply with its legal obligations to timely identify and report safety defects and noncompliances, submit complete and accurate recall filings, and timely submit manufacturer communications and field reports to NHTSA; and identifying and reporting previously unreported manufacturer communications and field reports. Also, via the Consent Order, DTNA acknowledged that the failure or inability to identify a specific root cause, develop an adequate remedy or repair, or confirm the affected population of vehicles are not bases for delaying filing a recall with NHTSA. On December 22, 2022, NHTSA extended the Consent Order for a term of one year due to concerns about DTNA’s compliance with its recall-related obligations. Specifically, NHTSA expressed concerns about the completeness of DTNA’s recall reports and issues identified with owner notification letters during the term of the Consent Order, as well as the length of time that DTNA took to consider a straightforward noncompliance issue before filing a recall and DTNA’s interactions with NHTSA during the term of the Consent Order. NHTSA addressed these concerns with DTNA during the third year of the Consent Order. The extended term of the Consent Order expired on December 28, 2023. Based on the Consent Order, this investigation, AQ18002, is closed. Closure of this AQ has no bearing on the terms of the Consent Order or DTNA’s ongoing legal obligations, and it does not represent a determination by NHTSA as to DTNA’s performance under the Consent Order.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10214907Updated Western Star Service Bulletin for HVAC Actuator Replacement
- 10202728SF626 Western Star Window Replacement Inspection Notification. This letter is to inform you that Field Service Campaign SF626 Western Star Window Replacement Inspection Notification campaign was released.
- 10195575Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
- 10192962Paint Peeling, Hood.
- 10176998Western Star Service Bulletin for Chassis Side-Fairing Kickplate Magnet Replacement. On Freightliner Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles manufactured before May 20, 2019, and equipped with side-fairings, the magnets that hold the kickplate closed may corrode and prevent the kickplate from staying in the closed position.
- 10170323Service Solution for Western Star vehicles equipped with Hendrickson AIRTEK Axles experiencing a Harsh Ride.
- 10163580Service Bulletin sent out to customers to repair damaged MCM 21-pin connector, terminals, and minor wiring.
- 10163579Service Bulletin sent out to customers regarding ABS solenoids not doing self check. Correction of this failure involves installing a relay jumper assembly.
- 10163575Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness.
- 10163472HDEP MCM 21 Pin Service Jumper Replacement
- 10160770Service Bulletin- sbw0015 Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
- 10158125Letter to customer on Coverage Extension GHG17 After Treatment
- 10158120Service Bulletin- sbw26005 DT12 PTO Upfit
- 10158111Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
- 10158025Technical Publications Ordering
- 10158021Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 1015647318TS4Rev DD Heavy Duty Platform Accessory Drive Belt
- 10156468Letter to customer on Coverage Extension GHG17 After Treatment
- 10156463Service Bulletin- sbw26005 DT12 PTO Upfit
- 10156454Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
- 10156373Technical Publications Ordering
- 10156369Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 10156348Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued
- 10155251Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 10154916Service Information Bulletin- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Crossover Pipe
- 10154915Service Information Bulletin
- 10154914Service Information Bulletin- Oil Present at the Turbocharger Compressor Housing
- 10154888Service Bulletin-sbw0004 Western Star Courtesy Engineering Policy
- 10154502Service Information Bulletin- Input Shaft Pilot Bearing Measurement Specification
- 10154501Detroit DT12 Split Rod Bushing Repair letter to customer
- 10154441Service Bulletin Paper Copy Mailings Are Discontinued
- 10151512Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center
- 10151472wp00002 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- 10151468sbw31013 Fifth Wheel Outboard Angle Mount Fastener Change
- 10146308With the start of production on March 6, 2018, the fasteners used to attach the slide- and plate-mount style fifth wheels to the outboard angles changed to M16 metric bolts, nuts, and washers.
- 10146307In some operating conditions, water may leak into the cab onto the passenger floor through the HVAC fresh air intake on the frontwall on 47,00,4900, and 5700 models.
- 10146306If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Labl or OWI." Fillout the form, then select "Review."
- 10142090HVAC Fresh Air Intake Water Leak, 4700 and 5700
- 10141958Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 1014082298-1 - Paint Finish Standards
Every Western Star 5700 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.