# Recalls that may apply to the 2001 Western Star 6900

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [05V453000](/recalls/nhtsa/05V453000.md), 2005-10-05: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FITTED WITH OPTIONAL IN\-CAB BATTERIES, THE DUAL SUCTION/RETURN LINES MAY CONTACT THE CAB POWER HARNESS RESULTING IN CHAFING THROUGH. Built 2001\-08\-09 to 2005\-06\-02.
- [02V087000](/recalls/nhtsa/02V087000.md), 2002-03-20: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL  \(PLC\) FILTER COULD OVERHEAT AND/OR IGNITE WHEN SUBJECTED TO REVERSE POLARITY ELECTRICAL SPIKES. Built 2001\-01\-08 to 2002\-01\-31.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2005320](/recalls/tc/2005320.md), 2005-10-18: Fuel System. On certain vehicles fitted with optional in\-cab batteries, fuel lines may contact the cab power harness, resulting in chafe damage that could present a fire hazard.  Correction: Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines.
- [2002065](/recalls/tc/2002065.md), 2002-04-04: Electrical. On certain trucks a capacitor in the power line carrier \(PLC\) filter can ignite when subject to reverse polarity electrical spikes. The PLC filter is located inside the left side frame rail just forward of the back of the cab/sleeper in close proximity to electrical and brake lines. Correction: Dealers will disconnect and secure the PLC filter ground wire.
- [2001133](/recalls/tc/2001133.md), 2001-05-10: Suspension. Certain trucks equipped with Chalmers suspensions may suffer torque rod eye to tube weld failure which may cause a lack of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the torque rods.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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