2005 Western Star 6900: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2005 Western Star 6900. The newest campaign is 17V810000. NHTSA received the report on 15 Dec 2017. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 17V810000, in the NHTSA record

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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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 56,624 units in total.

17V81000015 Dec 2017Equipment
09V36600023 Sep 2009Engine and Engine Cooling
07V57100018 Dec 2007Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
06V0300008 Feb 2006Engine and Engine Cooling
05V4530005 Oct 2005Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

17V810000Received 15 Dec 2017. 24,860 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-759. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2018.
09V366000Received 23 Sep 2009. 25,362 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An oil leak may result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-558.
07V571000Received 18 Dec 2007. 31 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain heavy duty trucks built with sisu fr2p-21, sisu fr2p-26, sisu fr3p-33, or sisu fr3p-48 rear axles, a counter-bore machined in both ends of the worm wheel opening of the slack adjuster housing reduces material thickness between the worm wheel opening and the worm shaft opening. Under normal service a crack may develop in this area rendering the slack adjuster inoperable and reducing brake effectiveness.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the slack adjusters, and replace the adjuster if found defective. The recall began on july 31, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-518. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jul 2008.
06V030000Received 8 Feb 2006. 5,771 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-471. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Apr 2006.
05V453000Received 5 Oct 2005. 600 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks fitted with optional in-cab batteries, the dual suction/return lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafing through.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines. The recall began on january 26, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-462. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jan 2006.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2005 Western Star 6900
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
AQ18002	Audit query	Daimler Trucks North America Recalls	Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch	23 Apr 2018	11 Jul 2024

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2005 Western Star 6900The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2005 Western Star 6900: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/western-star/6900/2005/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 Western Star 6900?: 56,624 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Western Star 6900 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the Western Star 6900, model years 1998 to 2023. 5 of them name the 2005 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 Western Star 6900 open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.