4
recalls
The Freightliner Western Star has 4 recalls covering 9,728 vehicles as reported; model year 2012 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2012: 2
Units affected
9,728
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Freightliner Western Star by component
- Power train1 · 347 units
- Seats1 · 5,247 units
- Suspension1 · 634 units
- Wheels1 · 3,500 units
Freightliner Western Star recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2012 | Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star (2012): SeatsNo. 12V138000 | Crash risk | 5,247 |
| Apr 26, 2011 | Freightliner Cascadia, M2, Western Star (2011-2012): Power trainNo. 11V257000 | Crash risk | 347 |
| Jun 14, 2005 | Freightliner American Lafrance, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star and 1 more (2004): SuspensionNo. 05V284000 | Fire | 634 |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Freightliner American Lafrance, Century ST, Columbia, Sterling Acterra and 1 more (2005): WheelsNo. 05V185000 | Crash risk | 3,500 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Freightliner Western Star recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2012 Freightliner Western Star. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Western Star have?
4 recalls cover the Freightliner Western Star, for 9,728 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (1 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.