2012 Western Star 5900
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2012 Western Star 5900. 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.
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.
- 10195575Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
- 10172025Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers
- 10165423Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
- 10163622The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17 production and was added to EPA10 and GHG14 units with a software update. The modified regeneration utilizes an improved strategy to clean the DOC inlet face and reduce downtime due to DOC face plugging.
- 10163575Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness.
- 10160770Service Bulletin- sbw0015 Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
- 10158111Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
- 10158025Technical Publications Ordering
- 10158021Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 10156454Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
- 10156373Technical Publications Ordering
- 10156369Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 10155251Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 10154905Service Bulletin- Chassis ECU Programming
- 10151500SS 1033462 - WST Cab Mounted Mekra Mirror Cover Chrome Peeling
- 10151472wp00002 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
- 10146339SS 1033462 - WST Cab Mounted Mekra Mirror Cover Chrome Peeling
- 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."
- 10145118ICI18-014 Owner Notice ? Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
- 10142388sbw3510 Axle Alignment Specifications
- 10142079sbw0001Validity List Western Star
- 10141958Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
- 10141929sbw5461 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
- 10141851ICI18-014 Owner Notice ? Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
- 10141826ssbw42010 Inspeccin de fugas de aire del transportista concesionario
- 10141784sbw4206 Brake Shimmy?Meritor SteeLite X30? Brake Drum With Excessive Runout
- 10141656fsbw42010 Inspection d'absence de fuites d'air par les transporteurs concessionnaires
- 10141655fsbw42009 Diagnostic de fuite d'air
- 1014092712-033-DLR Over the Counter No Hassle Warranty (OTC)
- 1014082298-1 - Paint Finish Standards
- 10140790sbw5401 Turn Signal and Brake Override Circuit
- 10140787sbw5463 Nexiq USB-Link Upgrade and Diagnostic Connector
- 10140765sbw4911 DEF Gauge Reading Incorrectly
- 10140720sbw5401 Turn Signal and Brake Override Circuit
- 10130330Some vehicles may have been incorrectly shimmed at the factory, and may lean slightly to the right or left. While this does not affect the operation of the vehicle, it may be visually unpleasing to many customers.
- 10129761sbw4206 Brake Shimmy - Meritor SteeLite X30 Brake Drum With Excessive Runout
- 1012970812-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
- 1012970714TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
- 1012970615TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
- 1012970515TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
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