Vehicle report

2024 WESTERN STAR 47X

Service bulletins

186 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.

FleetCom 1_X-Series HD Su

Other

Fleet Communications for X-Series HD Front Suspension Threaded

CXA 08_26_Equalizer Beam

Other

CX Advocate for Twin Steer Equalizer Beam Bushing Wear

CXA 08_26_X-Series HD Sus

Other

CX Advocate for X-Series HD Front Suspension Threaded

WI26-009R

Other

Revised Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts

TS-0013-00

Other

Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for PTO Mode Delay for Driving PTO

TSB-54-375-FTL

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Removing Odometer Pause Wiring Modifications

WI26-009

Other

Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts

CXA 06_26_Hood

Other

CX Advocate for Hood Cracks

PB-47-900-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts Bulletin for Fluorosilicone Fuel Tank Cap Seals

TSB-26-007-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 OVX Transmission Refresh

CXA 05_26_Equalizer Beam

Other

CX Advocate for Twin Steer Equalizer Beam Bushing Wear

WI26-008

Other

Warranty Information letter for Reman Parts Usage Policy Reminder

TS-0008-00

Other

Truck Equipment Manufacturer Solution for RSS with PTO Engagement

CXA 03_26_ABS LA Fault

Other

CX Advocate for 1810/02 ABS longitudinal acceleration fault (TSB-54-104-WST,TSB-54-379-FTL)

CXA 03_26_Crossmember

Other

CX Advocate for crossmember steel replacement (TSB-31-019-WST)

CXA 03_26_Surge Tank

Other

CX Advocate for discolored coolant surge tanks (24CSA-20)

TSB-54-104-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for ESC warning lamp and ECU replacement

TSB-26-006-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 Excessive Wear

CXA_01_26_Trans Support

Other

CX Advocate for Aftermarket Transmission Support

TSB-26-009-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Transmission shift stalk

FleetCom_ECU Faults

Other

Fleet Communications for Intermittent Connections and ECU Fault Codes

FleetCom_ECP Module

Other

Fleet Communications for ECP (Electronic Control Pneumatic) Module Water Ingress

FleetCom_Heater Core

Other

Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging

FleetCom_TCM Clutch

Other

Fleet Communications for TCM Fault 520970/7 – Clutch Unable to Open Fully

SS 781-WST

Other

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

TSB54-101-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin Low Coolant Sensor

TSB31-019-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Replacing the One-Piece Aluminum Crossmember with a Steel Five-Piece Crossmember

CXA 11_25_AMTcc DTC

Other

CX Advocate for New AMTcc - DTC 520970/7: Clutch Unable to Open Sufficiently

CXA 11_25_ECP Modules

Other

CX Advocate for ECP (Electronic Control Pneumatic) Modules, possible water ingress

CXA 11_25_ECU Faults

Other

CX Advocate for Intermittent Connections and ECU Fault Codes

CXA 11_25_Tech Questions

Other

CX Advocate for Questions/Issues Raised

CXA 11_25_X-Series HD Sus

Other

CX Advocate for X-Series HD Front Suspension Threaded

FleetCom_Chassis Lean

Other

Fleet Communications for Trucks arriving at dealers and body builders with chassis leans greater than 3/8 of an inch

FleetCom_Clutch

Other

Fleet Communications for New AMTcc - DTC 520970/7: Clutch Unable to Open Sufficiently

FleetCom_Low Coolant

Other

Fleet Communications for Low Coolant Sensor

TSB-32-020-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts

CXA 10_25_Air Dryer Purge

Other

CX Advocate for Experiencing Excessive Purging from Air Dryer

CXA 10_25_Discolored Cool

Other

CX Advocate for Plastic Opaque Surge Tank Staining

CXA_10_25_Chassis Lean

Other

CX Advocate for Trucks arriving at dealers and body builders with chassis leans greater than 3/8 of an inch

CXA_10_25_Conmet Oil Pan

Other

CX Advocate for ConMet Oil Pan Insert Additional Issues

CXA_10_25_J1939 Comm

Other

CX advocate for WST X-Series J1939 Communication Errors with Cummins Engines

CXA_10_25_Low Coolant

Other

CX Advocate for P4, WST X-Series, DD Engines Low/Critical Low Coolant Warnings

CXA_10_25_Odometer Pause

Other

CX Advocate for Removing Odometer Pause Wiring Modifications (TSB-54-375-FTL, TSB-54-100-WST)

CXA_10_25_Tech Questions

Other

CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised

ICI23-018R5

Other

Important Campaign Information letter for (Revised) Love’s Travel Stops Authorized Campaign Program

CXA_9_25_Tech Questions

Other

CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised

WI25-014

Other

Warranty Information letter for Power Steering Tank Venting Diagnostic Procedures Revision

MYCOM_09092025-1

Other

My communications for DTNA Announces Extended Coverage Policy Updates

MYCOM_09022025-1

Other

My Communications for UFI 0-Ring Announcement

TSB-26-001-DDC

Other

Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 Range Detent Diagnostic

CXA_8_25_TCM CAN

Other

CX Advocate for DT12 - TCM CAN communication issues with CPC

CXA_8_25_Tech Questions

Other

CX Advocate for technical questions/issues raised

TSB54-100-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Removing Odometer Pause Wiring Modifications

24CSA-19Rev

Other

Revised Customer Service Annoucement for No Trouble Found Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks

TSB83-032-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for HVAC Stops Cooling

CXA 7_25_Mirror DTC

Other

CX Advocate for Nuisance Mirror Adjustment DTC (SS785-WST)

SS785-WST

Other

Service Solution for Nuisance Mirror Adjustment DTC

PB33-005-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown

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)

CXA 3_25_Wheel Seals

Other

CX Advocate for wheel seals

SS782-WST

Other

Service Solution for ICC5 B-Panel Gauges Intermittently Not Being Displayed

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

CXA 2_25_Wired Regen

Other

CX Advocate for Cummins Engine with Wired Regen Inhibit Switch (SF703)

SS780-WST

Other

Service Solution for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Water Intrusion Through Perimeter Seal

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

TSB01-002-DDC

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Gen 5 DD13 Turbocharger Oil Return Line Cracks

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

D24M5-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Detroit Field Service campaign for 2024 HDEP ACM Software Reprogramming.

D24M5-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Detroit Field Service campaign for 2024 HDEP ACM Software Reprogramming.

D24M5-OWN LTR

Service Campaign

Detroit Field Service campaign for 2024 HDEP ACM Software Reprogramming.

TSB91-004-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Repairing Seat Occupancy Sensor for ISRI, SEARS and National Truck Seats

SF705-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Revised Field Service Campaign for Espar Fuel Standpipe Weld

SF705-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Revised Field Service Campaign for Espar Fuel Standpipe Weld

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_Espar Fuel

Other

CX Advocate for Espar Fuel Standpipe Weld (SF705)

CXA 1_16_NOx

Other

CX Advocate for NOx conversion low faults

CXA 1_16_Park Brake

Other

CX Advocate for unwanted park brake warning (TSB-54-098-WST)

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

SS778-WST

Other

Service Solution for Power Steering Reservoir Fill Cap Venting

SF705-OWN LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Espar Fuel Standpipe Weld

SS771-WST

Other

Service Solution for 47X/49X Front Suspension AluminumShackle Bars

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 11_21_Discolored Cool

Other

CX Advocate for discolored coolant surge tank

SS768-WST

Other

Service Solution for 47X, 49X, 57X Park brake check valve may be improperly plumbed causing brakes to drag

SS772-WST

Other

Service Solution for X-series Bodybuilder Marker Lights Turn Off While Truck Lights Remain On

SS773-WST

Other

Service Solution for Optimized Idle icon missing on instrument cluster

TSB54-098-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Disabling the ‘Park Brake Set / Door Open’ Warning

WI24-019

Warranty Program/Extension

Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair Time Updates

SF703-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Cummins Engine with Wired Regen Inhibit Switch

SF703-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Cummins Engine with Wired Regen Inhibit Switch

SF703-OWN LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Cummins Engine with Wired Regen Inhibit Switch

SS769-WST

Other

Service Solution for 49X & 47X with Cummins Engines and eViscous Engine Fan with Communication Issues

CXA 10_17_Reman Process

Other

CX Advocate for overview of the remanufacturing process.

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_CSA letters

Other

CX Advocate for the following CSA: (24CSA-17,24CSA-19,24CSA-20) Gen 5 DD13 Turbocharger Oil Return Line Cracks, Heavy-Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks, Discolored Coolant Surge Tank on Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP)

24CSA-19

Other

Customer Service Annoucement for Heavy-Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks

24CSA-20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer Service Annoucement for Discolored Coolant Surge Tank on Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP)

SS757-WST

Other

Service Solution for 47X & 49X Shifter Interference with Arm Rest

SS767-WST

Other

Service Solution for 47X Twin Steer Suspension Equalizer Beam Bushing

SS1023366-Detroit

Other

Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines

WP24-017

Warranty Program/Extension

Warranty Policy Letter for Steering Wheel Centering Policy Amendment

24CSA-17

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Detroit Customer Service Annoucement for Gen 5 DD13 Turbocharger Oil Return Line Cracks

CXA 9_24_Idler Arm

Other

CX Advocate for Twin Steer Idler Arm (SF689)

SS748-WST

Other

Service Solution for 47X & 49X Dim Trailer Lighting

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

CXA 8_24_Lytx Camera

Other

CX Advocate for Lytx camera mounting & wiring routing issues (SS 3152-FTL, SS 766-WST)

CXA 8_24_WABCO_Onguard

Other

CX Advocate for Wabco Onguard (TSB54-364-FTL, TSB54-094-WST)

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.

FICM Cleaning

Other

Cleaning Gen5 Engine Fuel Injectors

FICM Email

Other

Fuel Injector Cleaner Updated Procedure

FICM Priming

Other

Fuel Injection Cleaning Machine Priming Procedures

FICM Setup

Other

Draft Fuel Injection Cleaning Machine (FICM) Setup Instructions

TSB54-094-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Wabco OnGuard Display Discrepancy

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.

SF689-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Twin Steer Idler Arm

SF689-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Twin Steer Idler Arm

SS766-WST

Other

Service Solution for Cascadia Lytx SF500 intermittent video feed issues

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.

CXA 7_24_Reman Process

Other

CX Advocate for overview of the remanufacturing process.

CXA 7_24_Reman Process V2

Other

CX Advocate for overview of the remanufacturing process.

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_MCM Fault

Other

CX Advocate communication for MCM fault integrated NOx flow rate low

CXA 06_24_NOx

Other

CX Advocate communication for NOx conversion low faults

CXA 06_24_Oil Lines

Other

CX Advocate communication for oil lines disconnecting

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.

TSB30-001-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Off-Road/Low Traction Throttle Parameter Update. Description of Revisions: This bulletin replaces the version dated 02/22/2024. The service bulletin number has been added in the title and the warranty statement is modified.

TSB35-023-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for New Final Drive Over Heat Diagnostic

SF672 POSTCARD LARGE

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign Owner Reminder Postcard large population

SF672 POSTCARD SMALL

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign Owner Reminder Postcard small population

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.

SF665 POSTCARD LARGE

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign Owner Reminder Postcard large population

SF665 POSTCARD SMALL

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign Owner Reminder Postcard small population

SS763-WST

Other

Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller

CALWS26-001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer Advisory Letter for Transmission Cooler

ICI24-015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Important Campaign Information letter for SF676 - Revised Bulletin & Population

SF676REV2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Field Service Campaign for Braking System Parameter Update

SS3144-FTL

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller

SF688

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Field Service Campaign for Cummins Cruise Control Inhibit

ICI24-012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Important Campaign Information letter for SF676 - Bulletin Revision

SF676REV

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Field Service Campaign for Braking System Parameter Update. REVISION: MBT Specific Parameter part number and description in step 19.4 has been removed and Figure 17 has been updated.

CALFTLWS20-005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer Advisory Letter for ESOC Corporation is not Able to Fulfill Orders

CALWS41-003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Customer Advisory Letter for 47X Driveline Fastener Torque Inspection

SS760-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Solution for 47X & 49X Detroit Engines with TEM Interlock Speed Control

ICI23-050

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Important Campaign Information Letter for SF665 - Campaign Reactivated

SF665

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform

ICI23-046

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Important Campaign Information Letter for SF675 - Revised Work Instructions. This letter is to inform you that Table 3, Step 22 (page 61) has been updated, along with the Notes throughout the sub-steps of Step 22.

SF675_V2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Field Service Campaign for Western Star Snow Plow Light Harness

ICI23-044

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Important Campaign Information Letter for SF665 - Campaign Suspended

SF674

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Field Service Campaign for Front Wall Huck Bolt Fasteners

SF675

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Field Service Campaign for Western Star Snow Plow Light Harness

SBW60-028

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin for Relocating the Bluetooth Microphone

SS754-WST2023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

SF676

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Field Service Campaign for Braking System Parameter Update

SS753-WST2023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Solution for PTO Engagement

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