Vehicle report

2025 WESTERN STAR 49X

Service bulletins

190 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_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

CXA 07_25_F1011,F1015 Lbl

Other

CX Advocate for Lost/Damaged Replacement F1011/F1015 Labels

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_SSR

Other

CX Advocate for error generates when SSR is moved into an engine brake position 1,2,3 (TSB-26-058-FTL, TSB-26-009-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

TitanX Extension

Warranty Program/Extension

Standard Warranty Extension for vehicles with TitanX Radiators

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

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

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

F1015-Bulletin

Emissions

Revised Emissions Recall for VECI Label Emissions Recall

F1015-DLR LTR

Emissions

Revised Emissions Recall for VECI Label Emissions Recall

ICI25-026

Other

Important Campaign Information for F1011 & F1015 Campaigns Revised

SS3162-FTL

Other

Service Solution for M2 Plus, 108,114SD Plus and New Cascadia Vehicles, SSL and SSR Non-Functional

SS775-WST

Other

Service Solution for X-Series Western Star Vehicles, SSL and SSR Non-Functional

TSB-32-020-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for TufTrac M12 Bolts

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_Cummins X15

Other

CX Advocate for Cummins X15 Power Steering Pump Plumbing

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

TSB46-010-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Cummins X15 Power Steering Pump Plumbing

ICI23-018R5

Other

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

CXA_9_25_SF715

Other

CX Advocate for SF715 Stalk Switch Left and Right Inoperative

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

SF715-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Field Service campaign for stalk switches

SF715-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service campaign for stalk switches

SF715-OWN LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service campaign for stalk switches

ICI25-021

Other

Important Campaign Information letter for F1015 Campaign Revised

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

F1015-OWN LTR

Emissions

Emissions Recall for VECI Label Emissions Recall

24CSA-19Rev

Other

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

ICI21-016

Other

Revised Important Campaign Information letter for (Revised) CPWA Recall Program

TSB83-032-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for HVAC Stops Cooling

CXA 7_25_DEF Regen

Other

CX Advocate for DEF Regen Inhibit Dash Switch Indicator (SF716)

CXA 7_25_Mirror DTC

Other

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

CXA 7_25_Trans Cooler

Other

CX Advocate for Transmission Cooler Line Rub with Recirc Baffle (SF718)

SS785-WST

Other

Service Solution for Nuisance Mirror Adjustment DTC

TSB54-099-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Hood Headlight Wiring Too Short

PB33-005-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown

SF718-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Transmission Oil Cooler Line Clearance

SF718-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Transmission Oil Cooler Line Clearance

SF718-OWN LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Transmission Oil Cooler Line Clearance

SF716-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for DEF Regen Inhibit Dash Switch Indicator

SF716-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for DEF Regen Inhibit Dash Switch Indicator

SF716-OWN LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for DEF Regen Inhibit Dash Switch Indicator

CXA_5_25_Headlight Wiring

Other

CX Advocate for Headlight wiring (TSB54-099-WST)

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

MYCOM_03272025-1

Other

My Communications for Detroit Assurance – Adaptive Cruise Control for Cummins Update

F1014-Bulletin

Emissions

Emission recall for Western Star DEF Header

F1014-DLR LTR

Emissions

Emission recall for Western Star DEF Header

F1014-OWN LTR

Emissions

Emission recall for Western Star DEF Header

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_DT12 TCM Param

Other

CX Advocate for DT12 Delayed Acceleration TCM Parameter Issue

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

SS779-WST

Other

Service Solution for X-Series With DT12 Transmission Sluggish Throttle Response or Delayed Shift

TSB01-001-DDC

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for GHG17 and Newer DD Platform Heavy Duty Oil Pan Drain Plug Inserts

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_Cummins X15 Fuel

Other

CX Advocate for Cummins X15 Fuel Pump Cracks (F1010)

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_GATS2.4

Other

CX Advocate for GATS2.4 being expanding to DD15

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

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

Detroit FAB 327

Other

Updated Detroit Ferightliner Action Bulletin for Detroit Connect Safety Plus

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

CXA 11_21_HDEP Changes

Other

CX Advocate for HDEP Running Change

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

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

CXA 10_17_HDEP Changes

Other

CX Advocate for HDEP Running Change

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)

CXA_10_17_Exhaust elbow

Other

CX Advocate for WST Trucks built with wrong exhaust elbow (SF702)

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)

MYCOM_10042024-1

Other

My Communications for OnGuard Discontinuation on all Daimler Truck products

SS757-WST

Other

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

SS1023366-Detroit

Other

Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines

SF702-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Chrome Exhaust Elbows

SF702-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Chrome Exhaust Elbows

SF702-OWN LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Chrome Exhaust Elbows

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_HDEP Changes

Other

CX Advocate for HDEP Running Change

CXA 9_24_HDEP HPFL Seal

Other

CX Advocate for HDEP High Pressure Fuel Line Seal Failures

24CSA-16

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Detroit Customer Service Annoucement for Gen 5 DD15 Cylinder Head Cup Plug Replacement

D24R5-Bulletin

Emissions

Detroit Emissions Recall Campaign for DD13 CARB 24 ACM Software Reprogramming

D24R5-DLR LTR

Emissions

Detroit Emissions Recall Campaign for DD13 CARB 24 ACM Software Reprogramming

D24R5-OWN LTR

Emissions

Detroit Emissions Recall Campaign for DD13 CARB 24 ACM Software Reprogramming

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_HDEP Changes

Other

CX Advocate for HDEP Running Change

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.

CXA 7_24_AutoElevate Disa

Other

CX Advocate for AutoElevate Disablement Gen5 Engines

CXA 7_24_NOx

Other

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

MYCOM_07182024-1

Other

My Communications for DTNA Tire Communication Update - 2024

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

CXA 06_24_Oil Lines

Other

CX Advocate communication for oil lines disconnecting

MYCOM_06142024-2

Other

My Communications for ICUC Programming Update

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.

MYCOM_06052024-1

Other

My Communications for Diagnosticlink ICUC Programming Error

TSB35-023-WST

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for New Final Drive Over Heat Diagnostic

SF698-Bulletin

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters

SF698-DLR LTR

Service Campaign

Field Service Campaign for Western Star Heated Headlight Parameters

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

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