Western Star 5700 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Western Star 5700, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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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
- Nov 12, 2021Fire risk2017–2019 Western Star 4700, 2017–2019 Western Star 4900, 2017–2019 Western Star 5700 and 1 other model — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
21V882000 · 6K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- May 19, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 FCCC MT Chassis, 2021–2022 FCCC S2, 2021–2022 FCCC S2RV and 10 other models — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
21V369000 · 8K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Apr 12, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 FCCC MT45, 2021–2022 FCCC MT55, 2022 FCCC S2 and 12 other models — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
21V256000 · 12K 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
- Jan 20, 2021Crash risk2021 FCCC XCL, 2021 FCCC XCM, 2021 FCCC XCP and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling 2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Custom Chassis XC Chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm configuration with air disc brakes identified by the axle assembly supplier. On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
21V018000 · 133 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Oct 27, 2020Crash risk2021 Freightliner 108SD, 2021 Freightliner 114SD, 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 4 other models — Suspension
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.
20V660000 · 1K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 16, 2020Crash risk2018–2019 Freightliner 108SD, 2018–2019 Freightliner 114SD, 2018–2019 Freightliner 122SD and 5 other models — Power Train
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD and 122SD and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
20V642000 · 4K 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
- Apr 14, 2020Crash risk2014–2021 Freightliner 122SD, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006–2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 9 other models — Exterior Lighting
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
20V214000 · 63K 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
- May 14, 2019Crash risk2019 FCCC XCL, 2019 FCCC XCM, 2019 FCCC XCR and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
19V367000 · 253 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Dec 19, 2018Crash risk2017–2019 FCCC MT45, 2017–2019 FCCC MT55G, 2018 FCCC Redundant S2G and 15 other models — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
18V913000 · 501 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Dec 19, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Freightliner 108SD, 2018–2019 Freightliner 114SD, 2018–2019 Freightliner 122SD and 5 other models — Power Train
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
18V903000 · 7K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 5, 2018Crash risk2018 FCCC Redundant S2G, 2018–2019 FCCC S2C 106CAB, 2019 FCCC S2G and 12 other models — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
18V703000 · 6K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 5, 2018Crash risk2019 Freightliner Cascadia, 2019 Western Star 5700 — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.
18V699000 · 622 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- May 29, 2018Crash risk2018 FCCC Redundant S2G, 2017–2019 FCCC S2C 106CAB, 2017–2019 FCCC S2G and 14 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
18V353000 · 9K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Mar 26, 2018Fire risk2017–2019 Western Star 4700, 2017–2019 Western Star 4900, 2017–2019 Western Star 5700 and 1 other model — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
18V191000 · 7K 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
- Jul 17, 2017Crash risk2018 Freightliner 114SD, 2018 Freightliner 122SD, 2018 Freightliner Cascadia and 3 other models — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
17V452000 · 2K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- May 11, 2017Crash risk2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017 Western Star 5700 — Power Train
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks built with NFD tandem rear axles. During the hardening process, the axle assembly output shaft may have been made brittle, possibly resulting in the output shaft fracturing while the vehicle is in use.
17V315000 · 698 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
- Mar 27, 2015Fire risk2014–2015 Western Star 4700, 2014–2015 Western Star 4900, 2014–2015 Western Star 5700 and 1 other model — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
15V182000 · 2K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC