Freightliner Western Star 2005
Model Western Star made in 2005 by Freightliner got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There was one recall concerning wheels .
Model 2005
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
05V185000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 02/20/2005 to 03/20/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 3500 | 10/21/2005 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/27/2005 | 04/29/2005 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. the recall began on october 21, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
SF-393-AB | 06/01/2008 | 10026181 | Freightliner (western star 4900): battery disconnect switches-sanjel corp. only. the wiring for the battery disconnect switch is not consistent among vehicles. existing battery disconnect switches will be replaced. csc letter was recei | 10/06/2008 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
SF-393-AB | 06/01/2008 | 10026181 | Freightliner (western star 4900): battery disconnect switches-sanjel corp. only. the wiring for the battery disconnect switch is not consistent among vehicles. existing battery disconnect switches will be replaced. csc letter was recei | 10/06/2008 |