2021 Western Star 57X
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2021 Western Star 57X. Newest first.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20V-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles equipped with side air intakes on the hood. The stainless steel cover on the side air intake may loosen and detach from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A detached side air intake cover may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the stainless steel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-925.
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.
- 11010180CX Advocate for WST x-series unintended wiper sweep (TSB82-003-WST)
- 11008535CX Advocate for HDEP High Pressure Fuel Line Seal Failures
- 11008516Technical Service Bulletin for Fixing Unintended Wiper Sweep
- 11007517CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
- 11007513CX Advocate for AutoElevate Disablement Gen5 Engines
- 11007512CX Advocate for benefits of Autoelevate and hydrocarbon faults
- 11007487Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D23M3 - Campaign Reactivated and Extended. Field Service Campaign D23M3 - GHG17 DETROITTM DD16 Vibration Damper Replacement has been extended for an additional 6 months.
- 11005500CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults. Update to CXA 6_24_NOx submission.
- 11005494CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures
- 11005493CX Advocate for AutoElevate Disablement Gen5 Engines
- 11005487Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. SECOND REVISION: The parameter set was updated to address a potential conflict that affected engine speed control functionality.
- 11005472My Communications for New Espar HS3 Heater and Extreme Insulation
- 11005465Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. SECOND REVISION: The parameter set was updated to address a potential conflict that affected engine speed control functionality.
- 11005463Important Campaign Information Letter for SF698 Second Revised Bulletin
- 11003924CX Advocate communication for clutch bolts
- 11003889CX Advocate communication for NOx conversion low faults
- 11002479Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. REVISION: Clarifying statements and a figure were added to the work instructions between steps 8 and 9 regarding grayed out XMC parameters.
- 11002478Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. REVISION: Clarifying statements and a figure were added to the work instructions between steps 8 and 9 regarding grayed out XMC parameters.
- 11002432Revised Important Campaign Information letter for SF698 - Revised Bulletin. REVISION: Clarifying statements and a figure were added to the work instructions between steps 8 and 9 regarding grayed out XMC parameters.
- 11001976Customer letter regarding variable speed water pump.
- 11000973Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters
- 11000972Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters
- 11000971Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters
- 10253879Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
- 10238260Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
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