Western Star 5700

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    EQUIPMENTUS

    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLEUS

    A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    EQUIPMENTUS

    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the plate has a hole that is too big, the plate may fail when it stressed such as in the event of a crash, preventing the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBSUS

    If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOWUS

    If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If output shaft fractures while descending a grade, the compression braking will be ineffective. Additionally, large debris may land in the road. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS

    A baggage or sleeper side door that separates from the vehicle while in motion can cause road debris, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISCUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    STEERINGUS

    If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    Damage to the ground harness may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Western Star 5700date unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.