NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Western Star 6900 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2019 Western Star 6900 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Western Star dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Western Star 6900. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #21V882000Reported November 12, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 6,100 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Safety consequence
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the pass-through power studs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. This recall supersedes previous recall number 18V-191. Vehicles previously inspected and considered complete under 18V-191 will need to return for the new remedy. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-907.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #18V191000Reported March 26, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 7,128 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
Safety consequence
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 23, 2018. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-766.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Western Star 6900 model years
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