{"vehicle":{"id":"2017_western-star_6900","year":2017,"make":"Western Star","model":"6900"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021697","date":"2021-11-12","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain trucks, the pass-through power stud (an electrical connection located on the bulkhead) may come into contact with the bulkhead. If this happens, there could be electrical arcing (sparks).\nNote: This recall replaces FL-766 (Transport Canada Recall 2018-190). If your truck was inspected as a part of that recall, but the pass-through power stud was not replaced, your truck requires this repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nElectrical arcing could create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the pass-through power stud.","mfr_campaign":"FL-907","units":3071,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["6900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021697"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V882000","date":"2021-11-12","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances, the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.","mfr_campaign":"FL-907","units":6100,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["6900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V882000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019237","date":"2019-05-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nCertain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity to ensure the brakes work even with heavy use or when there is a partial loss of the air system.\n\nSafety Risk:\nReduced braking could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facility to modify the truck to ensure it meets Canadian regulations.","mfr_campaign":"FL-815","units":110,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["6900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019237"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V191000","date":"2018-03-26","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. The affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. In certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.","mfr_campaign":"FL-766","units":7128,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["6900"],"built_from":"2016-10-18","built_to":"2018-02-06","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V191000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017636","date":"2017-12-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Accessories","summary":"On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to inspect the fire extinguisher to see if it is recalled. Replacement fire extinguishers will be supplied by Kidde directly. Note: For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit www.kidde.com.","mfr_campaign":"FL-759","units":16510,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["6900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017636"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V810000","date":"2017-12-15","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"EQUIPMENT","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf","mfr_campaign":"FL-759","units":24860,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["6900"],"built_from":"2001-07-11","built_to":"2016-08-19","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V810000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017583","date":"2017-11-28","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain vehicles with air brakes, after several hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal. If the brake lights do not illuminate, following road users would be unaware of the intent of the driver to slow the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will repair the brake light pressure switch.","mfr_campaign":"FL-756","units":41763,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["6900"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017583"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V761000","date":"2017-11-27","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.","mfr_campaign":"FL-756","units":438255,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["6900"],"built_from":"2007-03-27","built_to":"2017-11-21","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V761000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V450000","date":"2017-07-19","manufacturer":"Daimler Trucks North America LLC","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL","summary":"Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.","mfr_campaign":"FL744","units":74,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["6900"],"built_from":"2016-10-05","built_to":"2017-05-10","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V450000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}