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Model year

2016 Western Star 4700

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (7)Complaints (0)Investigations (1)Bulletins (721)
Recall campaigns covering this model year7464k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Western Star 4700 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

7 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Western Star 4700

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Western Star 4700
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
21V-896Nov 17, 2021Tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturerTires307Part replacement
17V-810Dec 15, 2017These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the…Equipment24,860Part replacement
17V-761Nov 27, 2017After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedalLighting438,255Repair or modification
17V-588Sep 21, 2017Battery cable may contact the all wheel drive axle yokeElectrical system32Repair or modification
16V-634Aug 31, 2016These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacityPowertrain156Part replacement
15V-620Oct 2, 2015Affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and…Electrical system273Part replacement
15V-617Oct 1, 2015In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engagedPowertrain14Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Western Star 4700

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    1 NHTSA investigation on file

    • AQ18002 Audit query, Lighting
      Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
      Opened Apr 23, 2018, closed Jul 11, 2024
    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    721 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • TSB26-008-WST Apr 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution for DT12 Oil Plug Ports
    • CXA 3_25_NOx Mar 20, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
    • CXA 2_25_Turbo Oil Drain Feb 20, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
    • CXA 2_25_NOx Feb 20, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
    • SS778-WST Jan 14, 2025 · Other
      Service Solution for Power Steering Reservoir Fill Cap Venting
    • CXA 1_16_Turbo Oil Drain Jan 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
    • CXA 1_16_NOx Jan 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults
    • CXA 1_16_DD13 Altitude Jan 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for DD13 Gen 5 engines operating at high altitude experience EGR slow response fault.
    • CXA 1_16_CARB Truck Chec Jan 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
    • CXA 11_21_CARB Truck Chec Nov 21, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
    • WI24-019 Nov 11, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
      Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair Time Updates
    • CXA_10_17_CARB Truck Chec Oct 17, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.
    • CXA 7_24_Oil Suction Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for Oil Suction manifolds
    • CXA 7_24_NOx Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults. Update to CXA 6_24_NOx submission.
    • CXA 06_24_NOx Jun 21, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate communication for NOx conversion low faults
    • SS734-WST May 24, 2024 · Other
      Service Solution for Thread Spring Pin Suspension Alignment & Installation
    • ICI24-006 Feb 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Important Campaign Information letter for FL974 - Revised Bulletin & Population
    • FL974 Feb 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage. REVISION: Some vehicles formerly in Group F have been moved to Group G and have been assigned a new part number as specified in Table 1. An SRT for 'Calibration Code Only: Update or Confirm' has been ad…
    • FL974 Jan 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage
    • SBW83-030 Jun 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Updated Western Star Service Bulletin for HVAC Actuator Replacement
    • SBW83-030 May 10, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for HVAC Actuator Replacement. The wiring harness of the actuator of the fresh air recirculation door on Western Star vehicles equipped with Red Dot HVAC systems should be inspected for signs of water intrusion and corrosion.
    • SBW49-020 Feb 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps
    • CALWS83-001REV Dec 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      HVAC Actuator Wiring Harness. Revision History: Service kit part number changed from RDH RD5 17147 0 to WWS RD-3-9069-0 on 12/9/21. The wiring harness of the actuator of the fresh air recirculation door, shown in Fig. 1, on Western Star vehicles equipped wi…
    • ICI21-030 Oct 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SF626 Western Star Window Replacement Inspection Notification. This letter is to inform you that Field Service Campaign SF626 Western Star Window Replacement Inspection Notification campaign was released.
    • CALWS83-001 Sep 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Advisory Letter for HVAC Actuator Wiring Harness. The wiring harness of the actuator of the fresh air recirculation door, shown in Fig. 1, on Western Star vehicles equipped with Red Dot HVAC systems should be inspected for signs of water intrusion …
    • SBW54-080 Jun 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for Key Fob ID Retention. Key fobs for remote keyless entry on Western Star vehicles are delivered in packages that include a unique ID for the fob. The ID is required when pairing the key fob with a vehicle.
    • SS1033094 May 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
    • CALWS32-001 Jan 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Advisory Letter on Transverse Track Rod Tower Bracket
    • WSTCAE180-2020 Oct 13, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Portland Truck Plant Paint Changes
    • WSTCAE177-2020 Aug 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Meritor Transfer Case Updates
    • SBW98003 Dec 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Paint Peeling, Hood.
    • SS701-WST2021 Apr 29, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution for DT12 Harness Chaffing - PT Can Faults. Transmission will not shift into Gear while driving or will not start and trigger multiple PT CAN Fault Codes.
    • 16TS-08REV Apr 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Detroit Technical Service Letter for DD13 Cylinder Head and Cylinder Head Gasket Change.
    • WI21-009 Apr 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown. The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 12, 2021.
    • WI21-008 Apr 6, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
    • WP60-100 Mar 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Updated Western Star Parts Technical Bulletin for Universal Design Floor Mats. This bulletin replaces the version dated February 12, 2021. Information about parts notes in the Paragon system have been added and the trimming instructions are revised. Univers…
    • SBW54-057 Oct 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter is the only Daimler-approved t…
    • WP21-007 Mar 22, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Policy Letter for battery tags. DTNA determined that since adopting the AutoMeter BCT-460DTNA Powernet Assessment Tool (AutoMeter) as the required powernet system tester, not all battery tags have to be retained support Warranty-related claims.
    • sbw54065 Aug 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      sbw54065 GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Guage
    • 0806-17 Aug 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0806-17 SPN 101 (MCM)(GHG17)
    • 0803-17 Aug 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0803-17 SPN 411 (MCM) (GHG17)
    • 17TS12Rev1 Aug 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      17TS12Rev1 GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform 1-BOX? Aftertreatment System ATS Wire Harness
    • WI21-004 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Resources: Exploded View DD Platform and DT12 Posters. Detroit's TechComm team created visual aids for the network and released exploded view posters for DD platform engines. In early 2021, Detroit added multiple DT12…
    • 21OEM-06 Feb 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Starting on November 23, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.13 (Build 4527) was made available. Current subscribers of DiagnosticLink 8.11 or 8.12 may upgrade to DiagnosticLink 8.13 at no cost. All DTNA Service shops & OEM locations are required to maintain the latest …
    • WP60-100 Feb 12, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Parts Technical Bulletin for Universal Design Floor Mats. Universal floor mat designs fit multiple cab configurations and may require trimming. Trim lines displaying size options are scored into the pad side of the mat; use an existing floor ma…
    • ICI21-003 Feb 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Superseding Letter to an Important Campaign Information Letter to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers a…
    • WI21-006 Feb 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.
    • WI20-014R Feb 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimi…
    • 21TS-01 Jan 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Detroit now has two …
    • 21TS-03 Jan 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps. There is a short supply of exhaust clamps, part number DDE A6809950502, used as inlet and outlet exhaust clamps on GHG17 heavy duty engines (DD13, DD15 and DD16) with a 1-Box aftertre…
    • WI21-003 Jan 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Detroit now has t…
    • SBW35-018 Dec 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O…
    • WP20-018R Dec 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. Revisions are in blue. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Re…
    • WP20-018 Dec 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot pa…
    • 20TS-06 Oct 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DDC Technical Service Letter for GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty Oil Pan Drain Plug Inserts. Some GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty oil pans may experience an issue with the oil pan drain plug insert spinning during removal or installation while completing an oil c…
    • TechTalk7679 Sep 15, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tech Talk discussion on repair verification for codes like 'low air flow' when a trailer is not available.
    • TechTalk4725 Sep 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
    • 20CSA-15 Aug 31, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12 Service Pack 2. On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Service Pack (SP) 2 for DiagnosticLink 8.12 Standard and Professional will be made available to download from the Detroit Diesel server.
    • ICI20-022R Aug 11, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers and Detroit Diesel distributors. Thomas Built …
    • ICI20-022 Aug 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance. This letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customerÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÙs location to perform a recall or field service campaign.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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