Recall 15V182000: 2014–2015 Western Star 5700 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Mar 27, 2015
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Potentially affected
- 2,226vehicles
- Model years
- 2014–2015
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks manufactured from July 23, 2013, through December 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Kidde disposable handheld fire extinguishers. These fire extinguishers may not fully discharge as designed when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released.
Possible consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury to the truck occupants.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and Kidde will provide a replacement extinguisher when contacted directly or affected owners may go to an authorized DTNA repair facility to order a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Affected owners may contact Kidde directly toll free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL680.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2014 Western Star 47000 complaints
- 2015 Western Star 47000 complaints
- 2014 Western Star 49003 complaints
- 2015 Western Star 49001 complaints
- 2014 Western Star 57000 complaints
- 2015 Western Star 57000 complaints
- 2014 Western Star 69000 complaints
- 2015 Western Star 69000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.