5
recalls
The Western Star Constellation has 5 recalls covering 64,312 vehicles as reported; model year 1997 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1997: 2
Units affected
64K
As reported
Overall stars
-
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Western Star Constellation, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Exterior lighting1
- Steering1
- Structure1
- Complaints
- 3
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Western Star Constellation by component
- Steering2 · 16K units
- Electrical system1 · 48K units
- Service brakes, air1 · 40 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 88 units
Western Star Constellation recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2011 | Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia, Coronado and 3 more (2008-2012): Electrical systemNo. 11V330000 | Fire | 48,170 |
| Feb 21, 2001 | Freightliner Argosy, Cargo, Century, FLB and 15 more (1999): SteeringNo. 01V044002 | Crash risk | 16,000 |
| Sep 14, 1997 | Western Star Constellation, Heritage (1997): Service brakes, airNo. 97V151000 | Crash risk | 40 |
| Apr 25, 1997 | Western Star Constellation (1995-1997): SteeringNo. 97V075000 | Crash risk | 14 |
| Aug 1, 1996 | Western Star Constellation, Heritage (1995-1996): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 96V148000 | Crash risk | 88 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2012 Western Star Constellation recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2012 Western Star Constellation. 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 Western Star Constellation have?
5 recalls cover the Western Star Constellation, for 64,312 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Western Star Constellation?
Electrical system: named in 1 of the 3 safety complaints about the Western Star Constellation, then engine and engine cooling (1). One complaint can name several components.
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.