2005 Freightliner Western Star recalls and problems

The 2005 Freightliner Western Star has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2005 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Wheels

Apr 27, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V185000 · 3,500 vehicles

Problem: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.

Risk: This May eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2005. Owners May contact Freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Freightliner recall no. Fl-448.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2005 vs. other Freightliner Western Star years

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Questions

Does the 2005 Freightliner Western Star have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2005 Freightliner Western Star, the latest from Apr 27, 2005 (wheels). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Freightliner Western Star?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Freightliner Western Star.