Vehicle report

2021 WESTERN STAR 47X

Service bulletins

75 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

CXA 08_26_X-Series HD Sus

Other

CX Advocate for X-Series HD Front Suspension Threaded

TSB-26-007-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 OVX Transmission Refresh

FleetCom_Heater Core

Other

Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging

SS 781-WST

Other

Revised Service Solution for Western Star vehicles with excessive water intrusion into the air system

CXA 11_25_Tech Questions

Other

CX Advocate for Questions/Issues Raised

TSB82-003-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Fixing Unintended Wiper Sweep

CXA_10_25_Conmet Oil Pan

Other

CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues

CXA_10_25_Tech Questions

Other

CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised

CXA_9_25_Tech Questions

Other

CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised

MYCOM_09022025-1

Other

My Communications for UFI 0-Ring Announcement

CXA_8_25_Tech Questions

Other

CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised

SS765-WST

Other

Service Solution for ECP Solenoid Valve Interim Replacement Parts

TSB26-008-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Solution for DT12 Oil Plug Ports

FAB342

Other

Features and Benefits for Detroit Connect Base Service Renewal

FAB343

Other

Features and Benefits for Detroit Connect UpfrontService Extension

SS784-WST

Other

Service Solution for ICC5 Erroneous Electric Power Steering Warning Message

CXA 3_25_NOx

Other

CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults

CXA 3_25_SAS01T to SAS03T

Other

CX Advocate for SAS01T to SAS03T replacement (TSB54-373-FTL, TSB54-097-WST)

SS781-WST

Other

Service Solution for Western Star vehicles with excessive water intrusion into the air system

CXA 2_25_DA Fault Code

Other

CX Advocate for M2 Plus, 47X, 49X Fault Code 232/524000/19- ECU CPC data error

CXA 2_25_NOx

Other

CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults

CXA 2_25_Turbo Oil Drain

Other

CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking

SS762-WST

Other

Revised Service Solution for X-Series Western Star Fault Code 232/524000/19- ECU CPC data error

SS770-WST

Other

Service Solution for 47X/49X Dual Power Steering Gear Orifice Fittings

TSB26-006-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 Excessive Wear

TSB26-007-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 OVX Transmission Refresh

TSB54-097-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for SAS01T to SAS03T Replacement Information

CXA 1_16_CARB Truck Chec

Other

CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.

CXA 1_16_DD13 Altitude

Other

CX Advocate for DD13 Gen 5 engines operating at high altitude experience EGR slow response fault.

CXA 1_16_NOx

Other

CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults

CXA 1_16_Turbo Oil Drain

Other

CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking

SS777-WST

Other

Service Solution for 47X PTO Mode Delay for Split Shaft PTO

SS776-WST

Other

Service Solution for X-Series intermittent no-start and CPC not configured message

ICI24-049

Other

Important Campaign Information letter for SF698 – Third Revised Bulletin

SF698-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters

SF698-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters

D24R2-Bulletin

Emissions

Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming

D24R2-DLR LTR

Emissions

Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming

D24R2-OWN LTR

Emissions

Emission Recall for DETROIT DD13 and DD16 ACM Software Reprogramming

CXA 11_21_CARB Truck Chec

Other

CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.

CXA_10_17_CARB Truck Chec

Other

CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.

CXA_10_17_Wiper Sweep

Other

CX Advocate for WST x-series unintended wiper sweep (TSB82-003-WST)

CXA 8_24_AutoElevate Disa

Other

CX Advocate for AutoElevate Disablement Gen5 Engines

CXA 8_24_AutoElevate and

Other

CX Advocate for benefits of Autoelevate and hydrocarbon faults

CXA 8_24_BCA CLDS TSB

Other

CX Advocate for Technical Service Bulletin for New Battery Cable Access (BCA) Parts for Improved Cold Weather Functionality (TSB54-369-FTL, TSB54-095-WST)

CXA 8_24_Conmet Oil Pan

Other

CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures

TSB54-095-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for New Battery Cable Access (BCA) Parts for Improved Cold Weather Functionality. Description of Revisions: This bulletin replaces the version dated 07/30/2024. Make has been updated in the described condition.

ICI24-030

Other

Important Campaign Information Letter for SF698 – Second Revised Bulletin

SF698REV2-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. SECOND REVISION: The parameter set was updated to address a potential conflict that affected engine speed control functionality.

SF698REV2-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. SECOND REVISION: The parameter set was updated to address a potential conflict that affected engine speed control functionality.

CXA 7_24_AutoElevate Disa

Other

CX Advocate for AutoElevate Disablement Gen5 Engines

CXA 7_24_Conmet Oil Pan

Other

CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Failures

CXA 7_24_NOx

Other

CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults. Update to CXA 6_24_NOx submission.

CALWS54-007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer Advisory Letter for Battery Cable Depopulation Stud Inspection, with or without Jumpstart Post

CXA 06_24_Clutch Bolts

Other

CX Advocate communication for clutch bolts

CXA 06_24_NOx

Other

CX Advocate communication for NOx conversion low faults

SF698-REV-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. REVISION: Clarifying statements and a figure were added to the work instructions between steps 8 and 9 regarding “grayed out” XMC parameters.

SF698-REV-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters. REVISION: Clarifying statements and a figure were added to the work instructions between steps 8 and 9 regarding “grayed out” XMC parameters.

ICI24-024

Service Campaign

Revised Important Campaign Information letter for SF698 - Revised Bulletin. REVISION: Clarifying statements and a figure were added to the work instructions between steps 8 and 9 regarding “grayed out” XMC parameters.

TSB35-023-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for New Final Drive Over Heat Diagnostic

SF698-OWN LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters

VSWP Customer Letter

Other

Customer letter regarding variable speed water pump.

SS763-WST

Other

Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller

SS3144-FTL

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller

ICI24-007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Important Campaign Information letter for SF669 Campaign Suspended

SF669

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Field Service Campaign for Adaptive Cruise Control

SS759-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Solution for 47X & 49X Headlamp Marker Light Strobing or Flickering

SS754-WST2023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Solution for 49X and 47X Web Mounted 5th Wheel Ramps

SBW54-083

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Service Bulletin for HVAC Software Updates. Description of Revisions: This bulletin replaces the version dated 06/21/2022. The model applicability list and the general information have been updated.

SF672

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update

SBW54-089

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Updated Western Star Service Bulletin for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Water Intrusion. This bulletin replaces the version dated 08/17/2022. Information about the protective boot has been updated.

MYCOM_11012022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

My Communications for SF625 and SF657 Pre-Flashed USB Tools. The download files for SF625 and SF657 are no longer available in our download center. In order to perform these updates you will need to order the Pre-Flashed USB tools from the PDC. This will allow for a more efficient and timely service.

SF659

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Field Service Campaign for Western Star 47X and 49X Maintenance System Update. On certain vehicles, the maximum driving distance parameter that prompts notification to change the transmission oil is set incorrectly. The parameter is set to provide an indicator no later than 965,400 km (approx. 600,000 mi), when it should have been set to provide an indicator no later than 300,000 km (approx.186,000 mi).

SBW54-090

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Western Star Service Bulletin for ABS mBSP ECU Software Update Fault Code 629-11. New Cascadia vehicles manufactured from September 12, 2018 through March 22, 2021 that are equipped with WABCO Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) controllers log excessive 629-11 fault codes, which can lead to additional downstream fault codes. The ABS controller will receive a software update to eliminate erroneous fault codes and ensure proper function.

SF646

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Field Service Campaign for Western Star 47X and 49X Front Closing Crossmember

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