2016 WESTERN STAR 5700
Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 2 inspections • 6 recalls
6 open recalls affect this vehicle
The make/model/year combination matches 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.
View full inspection history (2 inspections across 2 carriers)
Cross-carrier timeline with operator-change callouts — every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, including inspections under previous owners.
Vehicle identity
- VIN
- 5KJJBHD53GLHA8708
- Model Year
- 2016
- Make
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 5700
- Series
- Sleeper
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
Engine & Drivetrain
Weight & Dimensions
- Body Class
- Truck-Tractor
- Vehicle Type
- TRUCK
- Axle Configuration
- SBA - Set-Back Axle
Manufacturing
- Plant City
- CLEVELAND
- Plant State
- NORTH CAROLINA
- Plant Country
- UNITED STATES (USA)
- Decode Source
- nhtsa-vpic-batch
- Decoded
- May 3, 2026
Active Safety
- Brake System
- Air
Technical details (1)
- Body Cab Type
- MDHD: Conventional
Vehicle Ownership History
This VIN has appeared in inspections under 2 different carriers. Dates reflect first and last inspection under each carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | First seen | Last seen | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD JAMES FREIGHT INC | 3224408 | Aug 23, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | 1 |
| MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 154712 | Oct 9, 2023 | Oct 9, 2023 | 1 |
Plates observed
Sister VINs
VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.
Roadside inspections (2)
Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79870217 | Oct 9, 2023 | MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 3 |
| 79501354 | Aug 23, 2023 | OLD JAMES FREIGHT INC | 2 |
Recalls for this make/model/year (6)
NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.
Inspection history across all operators
Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.
| Date | Carrier | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2023 | MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 3 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | OLD JAMES FREIGHT INC ← carrier change | 2 |
Carrier ownership transitions
Each row marks a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.
How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.
| Approximate date | From carrier | To carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Between Aug 23, 2023 and Oct 9, 2023 | OLD JAMES FREIGHT INC | MERCER TRANSPORTATION CO INC |
We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.
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