Western Star 4900 2008

Model 4900 made in 2008 by Western Star got 1 investigation there are 14 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. The car had one investigation (trailer hitches). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2008

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V146000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 03/20/2006 V (Vehicle)197812/02/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/03/201103/04/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence SummaryA short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
NotesDaimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.owners 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 .
11V207000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 02/09/2007 to 02/20/2009V (Vehicle)88MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/29/201104/01/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 western star 4900 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engines and manufactured from february 9, 2007, through february 20, 2009. degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which won't allow the heat to break through. this service will be performed free of charge. due to a parts supply issue, owners will be notified by the end of april 2011 about the safety defect, and will then be notified again once the free remedy is available, currently estimated to be around late july 2011. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.
NotesDaimler trucks safety recall no. fl-603.owners 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 .
10V112000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 06/22/2007 to 03/20/2009V (Vehicle)1605/17/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/23/201003/22/2010
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. the engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Corrective SummaryThe engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. the safety recall began on may 17, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler recall no. fl-575.owners 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 .
09V400000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 02/27/2006 to 10/02/2009V (Vehicle)1806711/04/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/08/200910/14/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
Consequence SummaryA short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryThe engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. the safety recall began on november 4, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. 09c-4.owners 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 .
09V366000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2009V (Vehicle)2536205/05/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/23/200909/25/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence SummaryAn oil leak may result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-558. owners 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 .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
12V074000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)10343704/27/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/28/201202/28/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryA fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.customers may 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
11V478000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 07/11/2003 V (Vehicle)7350002/21/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/16/201109/21/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. the plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryThis could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks' campaign number is 11c-2.owners 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 .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
07V335000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 12/01/2006 to 02/18/2007V (Vehicle)429910/04/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/02/200708/02/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. if the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel- water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover.
Consequence SummaryThe potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component free of charge. the recall began on october 4, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-508.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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09V391000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/17/2006 to 03/31/2009V (Vehicle)1018505/07/2010MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/06/200910/06/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. the plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
Consequence SummaryIf a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. the safety recall began on may 7, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler truck's recall campaign number is 09c-2.owners 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 .
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - AIR
08V159000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/09/2008 to 02/08/2008V (Vehicle)90010/09/2008MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/09/200804/09/2008
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 900 my 2008 freightliner argosy, argosy rhd, cascadia, columbia, century st, coronado, sterling acterra, l-line and western star 4900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. the molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. this condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
Consequence SummaryIf the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the mv-3 dash valve for the production date code. valves in the affected production lots will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on october 9, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler recall no. fl-528.customers may 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.
STEERING
07V306000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 01/05/2007 to 05/17/2007V (Vehicle)1800012/21/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/18/200707/18/2007
Defect SummaryFreightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. during the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
Consequence SummaryIncorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryThomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. the recall began on december 21, 2007. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-501.customers may 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.
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR
07V592000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 05/01/2007 to 11/30/2007V (Vehicle)22004/18/2008MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/21/200712/21/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
Consequence SummaryThis condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryFreightliner is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall began on april 18, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner fl-519.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - REAR
07V316000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 11/01/2006 to 11/30/2007V (Vehicle)120012/12/2007MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/24/200707/24/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with tuftrac rear suspensions, the center casting brackets may be out of specification. an out of square casting may have unacceptable stress in the bracket when it is installed and may cause it to crack in service.
Consequence SummaryThe drive axle may not be held in position if a cracked bracket fractures completely. this will affect vehicle control and may cause a crash without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and castings that are out of specification will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on december 12, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-502.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.
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
07V530000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 01/01/2006 to 05/31/2007V (Vehicle)3800001/03/2008ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC11/13/200711/19/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence SummaryThere is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. when the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. the recall began on january 3, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-514.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
RC-FL-609A12/01/201110043146Daimler trucks: see document search button for owner letter. on certain trucks, a defect regarding the rubber isolator, with a bolt attachment, the support bracket may loosen and back out, causing short circuit between chassis and un f02/27/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-49-1205/01/201210044353Western star: around the diesel exhaust fluid (def) an excessive amount of crystal or powder built up indicates a leak caused by evaporation of def exposed to air and/or dampness. *pe06/13/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
SB-49-1205/01/201210044353Western star: around the diesel exhaust fluid (def) an excessive amount of crystal or powder built up indicates a leak caused by evaporation of def exposed to air and/or dampness. *pe06/13/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
FSC-410A04/01/200910030666Daimler truck: certain vehicles may have been built with 25 inch diameter fuel tank level sender arms and floats that may contact the tank wall and get stuck, possibly resulting in an inaccurate fuel level gauge reading. *pe11/09/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
FSC-410A04/01/200910030666Daimler truck: certain vehicles may have been built with 25 inch diameter fuel tank level sender arms and floats that may contact the tank wall and get stuck, possibly resulting in an inaccurate fuel level gauge reading. *pe11/09/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING
FSC-410A04/01/200910030666Daimler truck: certain vehicles may have been built with 25 inch diameter fuel tank level sender arms and floats that may contact the tank wall and get stuck, possibly resulting in an inaccurate fuel level gauge reading. *pe11/09/2009
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
PE07047FREIGHTLINER LLC09/14/200711/19/2007INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING07V530000
 On november 19, 2007, freightliner filed defect report 07v-530 which outlines a safety recall program to notify the affected owners and correct the affected vehicles.