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2015 Western Star 5700

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

Recall campaigns covering this model year5467k 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 2015 Western Star 5700 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

5 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Western Star 5700

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 2015 Western Star 5700
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
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
16V-711Oct 5, 2016Seat belt mounting plate may have a drill hole that is too largeSeat belts1,944Not stated
16V-634Aug 31, 2016These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacityPowertrain156Part replacement
15V-182Mar 27, 2015These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and releasedEquipment2,226Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Western Star 5700

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.
    Service bulletins

    463 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 2_25_Turbo Oil Drain Feb 20, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
    • 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_GATS2.4 Jan 16, 2025 · Other
      CX Advocate for GATS2.4 being expanding to DD15
    • 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.
    • ICI24-031 Aug 15, 2024 · Other
      Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D23M3 - Campaign Reactivated and Extended. Field Service Campaign D23M3 - GHG17 DETROITTM DD16® Vibration Damper Replacement has been extended for an additional 6 months.
    • CXA 7_24_Oil Suction Jul 18, 2024 · Other
      CX Advocate for Oil Suction manifolds
    • SBW83-030 Jun 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Updated Western Star Service Bulletin for HVAC Actuator Replacement
    • ICI22-017 Apr 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Important Campaign Information Letter for DDC D21M1 Termination Date Extended. This letter is to inform you that a revised bulletin for Detroit Diesel Field Service Campaign D21M1, DT12 Transmission Drive Shaft Cover Plug Reseal has been EXTENDED for an add…
    • SBW49-020 Feb 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • SS708-WST2021 Jun 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Solution for Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) Troubleshooting: Western Star 5700 and New 4700.
    • SS1033094 May 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
    • 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.
    • D21M1 Apr 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Detroit Field Service Campaign for DT12 Transmission Drive Shaft Cover Plug Reseal. Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its DETROIT Powertrain Division, is initiating Field Service Campaign D21M1 on certain DT12 transmissions in order to reseal t…
    • 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.
    • DT12 Trans Chafe Mar 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DTNA received a field notification on multiple units regarding diagnostic fault codes that were found to be causing issues to the After Treatment Control Module (ACM). These fault codes indicated that the ACM communication message was not received by the Mo…
    • 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.
    • D21M2 Feb 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DDC Field Service Campaign for GHG14 DETROIT DD13 with One-Box Aftertreatment Software Reprogramming. Certain Detroit Model Year 2013 to 2015 GHG14 DD13 engines that are registered in California will require reprogramming to a minimum of the MCM software ve…
    • 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 …
    • 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…
    • 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…
    • 18SP744 Nov 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Special Publication letter for Two-Filter Fuel System KM59 GEN1 DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines Service Kit.
    • SBW26-005 Nov 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Revised Western Star Service Bulletin forDT12 PTO Upfit. This bulletin replaces the version dated 09/23/2019. DDCSN and Power Service Literature references have been removed.
    • 20TS-09 Dec 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for SPN 3711 FMI 31 on GHG17 DD15 Trucks.
    • JOYSON LTR Sep 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Joyson Safety Systems letter informing DTNA about Hikone Webbing Investigation. JSS is near completion of an initial investigation regarding data integrity issues at the seatbelt webbing manufacturing facility in Hikone, Japan acquired from Takata in April…
    • 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.
    • TechTalk3253 Sep 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tech Talk Discussion for a Western Star 5700 fault code 2049-9 and 527-9.
    • TechTalk2039 Sep 24, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Tech Talk Discussion for DD15 GHG14 EGR linkage hex nuts.
    • 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 …
    • SBW26-004 Aug 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for DT12 Transmission Cooler Retrofit.
    • 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.
    • WI20-014 Aug 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 optimize proce…
    • WI20-012 Aug 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter informing that to ensure that DTNA policies and service network practices align, the Warranty Department will be revising the Warranty Manual.
    • 20TS-05 Jul 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Letter for EPA10, GHG14, GHG17 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Compatibility. Note: This document supersedes 14 TS-25 and 15 TS-8. Detroit Diesel has determined that some, Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are compatible in pairs and or ca…
    • 20OEM-05 Jul 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      OEM and distributor announcement for DiagnosticLink 8.12 (Build 4527) was made available. All DTNA Service shops & OEM locations are required to maintain the latest version of software on each of their stations.
    • 20CSA-10 Jul 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement informing that Service Pack (SP) 1 for DiagnosticLinkÃÂÃÂÃÂî 8.12 Standard and Professional is available to download from the Detroit Diesel server.
    • TS1033768 Aug 13, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Training Solution for Western Star Front Brake Squeal - Burnishing Procedure. The brake burnishing procedure can be used to help reduce brake related noise or imbalance concerns which may occur in the field.
    • 20CSA-09 Jul 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement for DiagnosticLink Software Update Reminder. Due to various software changes and fixes, vehicles will require DiagnosticLink 8.12 to perform functional programming. Failure to use this version may cause errors, incomplete progr…
    • SBW60-027 Jul 13, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces. The following guidelines are for cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces on the inside and outside of a vehicle. For best results, follow cleaning and disinfecting proce…
    • TS1033014 Mar 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Training Solutions for Fuel Leak Found at High Pressure Fuel Pump Weep Hole for Heavy Duty DD Engines. Occasionally we see trucks come in with fuel leaking from the high pressure fuel pump weep hole. This is NOT a defect in the pump and further diagnostics …
    • SBW42-013 Jul 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for Meritor Steer Axle Drum Brake Squeal. Some Western Star 5700 vehicles equipped with Meritor steer axle drum brakes with a front axle rating less than 13,300 lb (6038 kg) have experienced brake squealing noise when the servi…
    • SBW31-016 Jul 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Bulletin for Non-Airliner Rear Suspension Crossmember Fastener Change. With the start of production on March 2, 2020, the fasteners used to assemble the non-Airliner rear suspension (bogie) crossmember have changed. The rear suspension bogie cr…
    • SBW31-015 Jun 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Western Star Service Bulletin for Chassis Side-Fairing Kickplate Magnet Replacement. On Freightliner Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles manufactured before May 20, 2019, and equipped with side-fairings, the magnets that hold the kickplate closed may corrode…
    • 20CSA-08 Jun 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12. On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.12 will be made available for download from the ordering system. Current subscribers of DiagnosticLink 8.xx can upgrade to DiagnosticLink 8.12 at…
    • SBW72-008REV May 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin for Window Regulator Retrofit. The bulletin dated December 4, 2019 has been revised to include 4800 Models. Beginning 04/01/2019 Western Star cab doors were updated to a new style regulator and window. When replacing an older style regulato…
    • WI20-008 Apr 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Training Online. DTNA is pleased to announce the release of new Warranty-related training videos. The videos provide Warranty content in short instructional videos that are available on demand through the AftermarkeT…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.