The 2017 Western Star 6900 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2017 Western Star 6900 recalls
Electrical arc from power stud can cause fire
Certain heavy trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead.
Power Stud May Arc Against Bulkhead, Risking Fire
A power stud that passes through the truck's bulkhead can, in certain circumstances, contact the bulkhead and produce an electrical arc.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach
Certain heavy trucks are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers that may become clogged.
Brake lights may fail to turn on after hard braking
On certain heavy trucks, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights when the brake pedal is lightly applied after hard braking.
Fuel pump gear can slip, causing sudden engine stall
The fuel pump drive gear on certain engines in these trucks and chassis may slip on its drive shaft, which can cause the fuel pump to stop working.
2017 Western Star 6900 questions
Does the 2017 Western Star 6900 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2017 Western Star 6900: Electrical arc from power stud can cause fire; Power Stud May Arc Against Bulkhead, Risking Fire; Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge or nozzle may detach; Brake lights may fail to turn on after hard braking; Fuel pump gear can slip, causing sudden engine stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Western Star 6900 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.