AI DamageWestern Star 6900: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Western Star 6900 across 8 model years: 0 owner complaints and 206 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 357 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 170 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 97 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Parts Bulletin for Fluorosilicone Fuel Tank Cap Seals
- Technical Service Bulletin for StarNet Manuals Moving to Technical Literature
- Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts
- CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues
- Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown
- CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test…
- Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming
- Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming
- Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming
- Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D24R4 - Campaign Reactivated
- Important Campaign Information letter for DDC D24R4 - Campaign Inactivated
- Detroit Emission recall for GHG14 DETROIT DD16 Software Reprogramming
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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.