2020 Western Star 5700 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2020 Western Star 5700. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- May 16, 2022Crash risk2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020–2023 Freightliner New Cascadia, 2020–2022 Western Star 4700 and 2 other models — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Western Star 4700 and 5700, 2022 Western Star 4900, and 2020-2023 Freightliner New Cascadia vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
22V338000 · 185 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Mar 24, 2021Crash risk2019–2021 Western Star 4700, 2019–2021 Western Star 5700 — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt.
21V206000 · 5K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- May 18, 2020Crash risk2019–2021 Western Star 4700, 2019–2021 Western Star 5700 — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700 vehicles. A particular wire in the ground harness may be undersized, possibly resulting in a melted connector in the ground circuit harness. If the connector becomes damaged, under certain circumstances, the engine may stall without the ability to restart.
20V281000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Mar 3, 2020Crash risk2019–2020 FCCC S2, 2019–2020 FCCC XBP, 2019–2020 FCCC XBR and 11 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom Chassis XC vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
20V127000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Nov 4, 2019Crash risk2016–2020 Western Star 4900, 2016–2020 Western Star 5700 — Visibility
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles equipped with sleeper cab vent windows. Due to improper adhesive, the vent window may detach from the vehicle.
19V792000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 10, 2019Crash risk2017–2020 Western Star 4900, 2017–2020 Western Star 5700 — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Western Star 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The adhesive bond may fail allowing the baggage or sleeper side door to separate from the hinges.
19V722000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC