AI Damage2017 Western Star 5900: common problems
The maker issued 75 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 75
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Technical Service Bulletin for StarNet Manuals Moving to Technical Literature
- Customer letter regarding variable speed water pump
- Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform
- Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and…
- 14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
- 14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
- 14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
- 713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
- 715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
- 714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
- 712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
- 14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
NHTSA lists 75 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Western Star 5900?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 75 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Western Star 5900?
NHTSA lists 75 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Western Star 5900 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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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.