Western Star 5700 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
27 recalls found for the Western Star 5700 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 4 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Western Star 5700 recalls
- May 16, 202222V338000Equipment185 vehiclesFreightliner New Cascadia, Western Star 4700 and 3 more models
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded.
- Nov 12, 202121V882000Electrical system6,100 vehiclesWestern Star 4700, 4900 and 2 more models
The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead.
- May 19, 202121V369000Steering8,482 vehiclesFreightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and 11 more models
The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
- Apr 12, 202121V256000Steering12,470 vehiclesFreightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and 13 more models
The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
- Mar 24, 202121V206000Electrical system5,111 vehiclesWestern Star 4700 and 5700
The ground harness wiring may be undersized and may cause a connector to melt.
- Jan 20, 202121V018000Service brakes, hydraulic133 vehiclesWestern Star 4700, Western Star 5700 and 7 more models
On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
- Oct 27, 202020V660000Suspension1,411 vehiclesFreightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 108SD and 5 more models
The steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.
- Oct 16, 202020V642000Power train4,329 vehiclesFreightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and 6 more models
An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
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