There have been 2 safety recalls for the Western Star 5800. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Western Star 5800.
This contact could provide a short circuit, which may cause a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Western Star 4800, 1999 Western Star 4800, 2000 Western Star 4800, 1998 Western Star 4900, 1999 Western Star 4900, 2000 Western Star 4900, 1998 Western Star 5800, 1999 Western Star 5800, 2000 Western Star 5800, 1998 Western Star 5900, 1999 Western Star 5900, 2000 Western Star 5900, 1998 Western Star 6900, 1999 Western Star 6900, 2000 Western Star 6900 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e and c-15 engines, interference between the positive battery cable and stud mounting electronic control module (ecm) to the engine exists. Chafing can wear through the battery cable insulation to allow contact between the battery cable and the stud. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Freightliner FLD, 2000 Freightliner FLN, 2000 Freightliner Sterling, 2000 Sterling Acterra, 2000 Western Star 4800, 2000 Western Star 4900, 2000 Western Star 5800, 2000 Western Star 6900 |
| Component: SUSPENSION |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 17, 2001 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 3,500 |
| May. 14, 2001 | Suspension | 222 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2000 Western Star 5800 | 2 |
| 1999 Western Star 5800 | 1 |
| 1998 Western Star 5800 | 1 |