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Model year

2018 Western Star 5900

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

Recalls (0)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (47)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
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 2018 Western Star 5900 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

No recall campaign lists the 2018 Western Star 5900

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

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 Western Star 5900

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

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    47 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • TSB-00-018-WST May 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Service Bulletin for StarNet Manuals Moving to Technical Literature
    • VSWP Customer Letter May 21, 2024 · Other
      Customer letter regarding variable speed water pump.
    • SS1033094 May 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
    • sbw54065 Aug 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      sbw54065 GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Guage
    • 02.2020 Campaign Mar 4, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers
    • P&SSep2019 Oct 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Parts and Service Committee meeting minutes
    • SB47-015 Sep 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
    • 15CSA-3REV Sep 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Customer Service Announcement Letter Revision for Dealers/Distributors Accessing DDEC Backdoor Passwords
    • 19TL-10 NVH Sep 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles
    • 19CSA-12 BCT Sep 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PowerNet Assessment Tool Repair Procedure
    • 19-011WP Sep 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes
    • 19-012WP Sep 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Policy Letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for Detroit DT12 Transmission.
    • 19-013WI Sep 4, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program
    • 19-010WI Sep 3, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
    • SPN 3563 / FMI 2 Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      HDEP GHG17 engines are not equipped with turbo wastegates. Steps in this troubleshooting involving wastegates were removed.
    • 19TS-6 Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The modified parked regeneration strategy has been standard on GHG17 units since the start of GHG17 production and was added to EPA10 and GHG14 units with a software update. The modified regeneration utilizes an improved strategy to clean the DOC inlet face…
    • 19TL-9 Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations. The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repeatable measuremen…
    • 19-008WI Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
    • sb54313 Aug 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin provided to customers regarding installation of a new MCM 21-pin jumper harness.
    • 19-009WI Aug 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
    • sbw0015 Mar 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin- sbw0015 Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
    • sbw0015 Nov 19, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
    • sbw54065 Jul 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Gauge
    • sbw54065 Jul 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Gauge
    • sbw0002 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Publications Ordering
    • sbw5464 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
    • sbw0015 Nov 19, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting
    • sbw54065 Jul 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Gauge
    • sbw54065 Jul 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      GHG17 Heavy Duty Engine Platform Vehicle Dash Oil Pressure Gauge
    • sbw0002 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Technical Publications Ordering
    • sbw5464 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
    • sbw5464 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
    • sbw54070 Dec 21, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin- Chassis ECU Programming
    • DOC-1033215 Sep 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DOC-1033215 Windshield Aesthetic Inside Trim not Secured Correctly or Loose
    • sbw0015 Vibratio Oct 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Vibration and Harsh ride Troubleshooting
    • 18-032-NoDefectF Oct 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Warranty Bulletin for charge back exemtions
    • DOC-1033462 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SS 1033462 - WST Cab Mounted Mekra Mirror Cover Chrome Peeling
    • wp00002 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      wp00002 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels
    • DOC-1033462 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SS 1033462 - WST Cab Mounted Mekra Mirror Cover Chrome Peeling
    • sbw0005 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Labl or OWI." Fillout the…
    • ICI18-014 Apr 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ICI18-014 Owner Notice ? Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall
    • sbw3510 May 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      sbw3510 Axle Alignment Specifications
    • sbw0001 Apr 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      sbw0001Validity List Western Star
    • sbw4910 Jun 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      sbw4910 Gentech DEF Coolant-Flow Solenoid, Testing and Replacement
    • fsbw42010 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      fsbw42010 Inspection d'absence de fuites d'air par les transporteurs concessionnaires
    • fsbw42009 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      fsbw42009 Diagnostic de fuite d'air
    • 98-1 Feb 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      98-1 - Paint Finish Standards
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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