# Service bulletin 54\-57

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10126728
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-01\-05
- Manufacturer's number: 54\-57
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-02\-01
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

54\-57 \- Powernet Troubleshooting Guide: Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10126728-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Electrical system

## Vehicles listed

- 2002 to 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700
- 2010 to 2017 WESTERN STAR 4800
- WESTERN STAR 4900
- 2004 to 2017 WESTERN STAR 5900
- WESTERN STAR 6900
- 2009 to 2013 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2026091](/recalls/tc/2026091.md), 2026-03-03: Electrical
- [2021697](/recalls/tc/2021697.md), 2021-11-12: Electrical
- [21V882000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V882000.md), 2021-11-12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [18V191000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V191000.md), 2018-03-26: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2017460](/recalls/tc/2017460.md), 2017-09-22: Electrical
- [17V588000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V588000.md), 2017-09-21: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- [15V620000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V620000.md), 2015-10-02: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- [15V383000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V383000.md), 2015-06-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [CALWS83\-001](/bulletins/10201680.md), 2021-09-29, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. 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 and corrosion.
- [SBW54\-080](/bulletins/10198595.md), 2021-06-29, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
- [CALWS32\-001](/bulletins/10194469.md), 2021-05-25, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Customer Advisory Letter on Transverse Track Rod Tower Bracket
- [SBW54\-057](/bulletins/10189332.md), 2021-03-25, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues.
- [WP21\-007](/bulletins/10189319.md), 2021-03-24, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
- [WI21\-006](/bulletins/10187444.md), 2021-02-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes \- Claim Guidelines.
- [TechTalk7838](/bulletins/10182118.md), 2020-11-04, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Talk discussion on W/S SIGNAL LIGHT OUT WITH CAB HEATER ON.
- [17TS\-05REV2](/bulletins/10181368.md), 2020-10-21, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Revised Technical Service Letter for Detroit DT12 TCM GHG17 Only; Bootloader Update. On Detroit DT12 equipped vehicles, it may be necessary to complete an additional step in the programming process when updating the TCM software.
- [20CSA\-15](/bulletins/10179249.md), 2020-09-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. 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.
- [D20M1](/bulletins/10174068.md), 2020-04-24, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Updated DDC Field Service Campaign for GHG14 DETROIT DD13 with Two\-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 version and fuel map version listed below: MCM Software Version 4.7.0.0 ZGS 005. Certain sections have been updated for clarity.

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