7
recalls
The Western Star Heritage has 7 recalls covering 17,388 vehicles as reported; model year 1996 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1996: 4
Units affected
17K
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.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Western Star Heritage by component
- Steering2 · 16K units
- Service brakes, air1 · 40 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 88 units
- Structure1 · 12 units
- Trailer hitches1 · 14 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 1,134 units
Western Star Heritage recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2001 | Freightliner Argosy, Cargo, Century, FLB and 15 more (1999): SteeringNo. 01V044002 | Crash risk | 16,000 |
| Sep 14, 1997 | Western Star Heritage (1997): Trailer hitchesNo. 97V152000 | Crash risk | 14 |
| Sep 14, 1997 | Western Star Constellation, Heritage (1997): Service brakes, airNo. 97V151000 | Crash risk | 40 |
| Aug 1, 1996 | Western Star Constellation, Heritage (1995-1996): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 96V148000 | Crash risk | 88 |
| Jan 3, 1989 | Western Western Star; Western Star Heritage (1989-1996): Vehicle speed controlNo. 89V017000 | Crash risk | 1,134 |
| Aug 4, 1988 | Western Star Heritage (1996): SteeringNo. 88V131000 | Other or not stated | 100 |
| Jul 12, 1988 | Western Star Heritage (1996): StructureNo. 88V112000 | Fire | 12 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1999 Western Star Heritage recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1999 Western Star Heritage. 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 Heritage have?
7 recalls cover the Western Star Heritage, for 17,388 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (2 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.