Western Star 5900 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
3 recalls found for the Western Star 5900 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:
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Newest Western Star 5900 recalls
- Dec 15, 201717V810000Equipment24,860 vehiclesWestern Star 4700, Western Star 4900 and 7 more models
These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as…
- Mar 20, 200202V087000Electrical system30,000 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Western Star 5900 and 4 more models
On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.
- Dec 17, 200101V387000Electrical system3,500 vehiclesWestern Star 4800, 4900 and 3 more models
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406E and C-15 engines, interference between the positive battery cable and stud mounting electronic control module (ECM) to the…
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- Western Star Heritage7 recalls
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- Western Star Constellation5 recalls
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