2016 Western Star 5700 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 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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- 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
- Dec 15, 2017Fire risk2002–2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2002–2017 Freightliner Century Class, 2002–2017 Freightliner Columbia and 6 other models — Equipment
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
17V810000 · 25K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Nov 27, 2017Crash risk2008–2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008–2018 Western Star 4700, 2008–2018 Western Star 4900 and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
17V761000 · 438K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 5, 2016Crash risk2014–2017 Western Star 4900, 2014–2017 Western Star 5700 — Seat Belts
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Western Star 4900 and 5700 trucks manufactured March 22, 2013, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with a Stratosphere sleeper cab. The seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too large.
16V711000 · 2K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Aug 31, 2016Crash risk2014–2017 Freightliner 108SD, 2014–2017 Freightliner 114SD, 2014–2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 5 other models — Power Train
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.
16V634000 · 156 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC