2017 Western Star 5900

Recalls

1 recall names the 2017 Western Star 5900. Newest first.

• Equipment

  Dec 15, 2017NHTSA 17V81000024,860 vehicles

  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.

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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.

• 11001976Customer letter regarding variable speed water pump.
• 10195575Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
• 10189108sbw54065 GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Guage
• 10172025Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers
• 10165688Parts and Service Committee meeting minutes
• 10165423Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
• 10164627Customer Service Announcement Letter Revision for Dealers/Distributors Accessing DDEC Backdoor Passwords
• 10164617Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles
• 10164616PowerNet Assessment Tool Repair Procedure
• 10164438Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes
• 10164437Warranty Policy Letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for Detroit DT12 Transmission.
• 10164436Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program
• 10164368Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
• 10163625HDEP GHG17 engines are not equipped with turbo wastegates. Steps in this troubleshooting involving wastegates were removed.
• 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.
• 10163620DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations. The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repeatable measurements. Axis4000 is a sophisticated, user-friendly system that utilizes computer based camera-radio technology and references the center line of the frame for measuring and providing alignment results to DTNA specifications.
• 10163599Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
• 10163575Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness.
• 10163511Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
• 10160770Service Bulletin- sbw0015 Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
• 10158111Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
• 10158071GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Gauge
• 10158050GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Gauge
• 10158025Technical Publications Ordering
• 10158021Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
• 10156454Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
• 10156419GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Gauge
• 10156398GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Gauge
• 10156373Technical Publications Ordering
• 10156369Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
• 10155251Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
• 10154905Service Bulletin- Chassis ECU Programming
• 10153413DOC-1033215 Windshield Aesthetic Inside Trim not Secured Correctly or Loose
• 10153412DOC-1033195 WST Doors Locking Immediately After Locking or Closing the Door
• 10151627Vibration and Harsh ride Troubleshooting
• 10151626Warranty Bulletin for charge back exemtions
• 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."

Every Western Star 5900 model year

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