AI DamageWestern Star 57X: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Western Star 57X across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 191 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 230 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 91 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Technical Service Bulletin for HVAC Stops Cooling
- Detroit Transmissions Manual Update for Symptom Diagnostics — DT12 C/D Box Range Shift to Neutral with…
- CX Advocate for Lost/Damaged Replacement F1011/F1015 Labels
- Fleet Communications for Hadley Smart Valve - Raising Suspension
- Fleet Communications for Hadley Smart Valve - Raising Suspension
- CX Advocate for Hood Cracks
- Revised Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 Range Detent Diagnostic
- Service Solution for Progressive Low Voltage Disconnect Parameter Update
- Fleet Communications for Torque Quality
- Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 Range Detent Diagnostic
- CX Advocate for discolored coolant surge tanks (24CSA-20)
- Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.