Question 1

How many recalls does the 2001 Western Star 5900 have?

Accepted Answer

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 Western Star 5900 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Western Star will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

Question 2

How do I tell if my 2001 Western Star 5900 is affected by a recall?

Accepted Answer

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2001 Western Star 5900.

Question 3

Are recall repairs on a 2001 Western Star 5900 free?

Accepted Answer

Usually. Federal law requires Western Star to remedy recalls on the 2001 5900 free of charge at an authorized Western Star dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Question 4

Does a recall on the 2001 Western Star 5900 affect resale value?

Accepted Answer

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2001 Western Star 5900, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

Question 5

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2001 Western Star 5900?

Accepted Answer

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2001 Western Star 5900.

2001 Western Star 5900 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

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Defect description

Safety consequence

Manufacturer remedy

Notes

Other Western Star 5900 model years

Check your 2001 Western Star 5900 VIN