Western Star 6900 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Western Star 6900 (2005–2023).

Complaints
0
Recalls
12
Model years
16
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Western Star 6900 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Western Star 6900 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2023 690000002—
2019 690000002—
2018 690000004—
2017 690000005—
2016 690000002—
2015 690000003—
2014 690000004—
2013 690000004—
2012 690000003—
2011 690000003—
2010 690000003—
2009 690000003—
2008 690000003—
2007 690000002—
2006 690000003—
2005 690000001—

Western Star 6900 recalls

  • Recall 24V013000Jan 10, 2024149 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 22V722000Sep 28, 202236 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V896000Nov 17, 2021307 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V882000Nov 12, 20216,100 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V370000May 14, 2019741 vehiclesModel years 2006

    Risk: An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V191000Mar 26, 20187,128 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V810000Dec 15, 201724,860 vehiclesModel years 2005–2017

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V761000Nov 27, 2017438,255 vehiclesModel years 2008–2018

    Risk: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V450000Jul 19, 201774 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V182000Mar 27, 20152,226 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.

  • Recall 13V604000Nov 29, 201326,310 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • Recall 12V074000Feb 28, 2012103,437 vehiclesModel years 2006–2013

    Risk: A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Other Western Star models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology