No complaints are listed for the 2014 Western Star 5900. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as WESTERN STAR 5900.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2017-12-15. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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 ma (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
128 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 57 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 |
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| ENGINE | 9 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 |
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| SUSPENSION | 7 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 5 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 5 |
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11033086
Date: 2026-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Technical Service Bulletin for StarNet Manuals Moving to Technical Literature
10172025
Date: 2020-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers
10165423
Date: 2019-09-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
10163620
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION, WHEELS.
DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations. The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repeatable measurements. Axis4000 is a sophisticated, user-frien
10163622
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17 production and was added to EPA10 and GHG14 units with a software update. The modified regeneration utilizes an improved strategy to clean the DOC inlet face and reduce downtime due to DOC face pluggi
10163625
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
HDEP GHG17 engines are not equipped with turbo wastegates. Steps in this troubleshooting involving wastegates were removed.
10163575
Date: 2019-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness.
10160770
Date: 2019-03-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Service Bulletin- sbw0015 Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
10154905
Date: 2018-12-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Bulletin- Chassis ECU Programming
10158111
Date: 2018-11-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting