Western Star 4900 2012
Model 4900 made in 2012 by Western Star got 3 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.
Model 2012
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V074000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 103437 | 04/27/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/28/2012 | 02/28/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | A 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 Summary | Dtna 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna'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. | |||||||||||||||
| 11V605000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 07/02/2010 to 12/13/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 66 | 03/13/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/27/2011 | 12/29/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 freightliner business class m2 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2010, through december 13, 2011, equipped with a dd13 epa10 detroit diesel engine. the engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine shutdown software free of charge. the safety recall began on march 13, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is 11c-4 (fl-621).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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V283000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/01/2010 to 05/13/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 94 | 08/25/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/16/2011 | 05/16/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 western star 4900 vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2010, through may 13, 2011, with standard cab height and a dd13 engine. the supply and delivery airlines for the foot valve may contact the air intake on the engine. relative motion between the cab and the engine may allow the delivery airlines to chafe on the air intake. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A hole in the delivery air line may develop, eventually leading to reduced braking capacity to the front or rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the air lines and reroute if necessary to provide additional clearance to the engine air intake. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 25, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's safety recall number fl-607.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SBW-2018 | 12/01/2012 | 10049519 | Western star: radiator mounting. some epa compliant western star 4900 vehicles equipped with 1700 sq in aluminum radiators, manufactured march 2010 and later, with specific combination of engine operating parameters, may have radiator failu | 01/16/2013 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-49-12 | 05/01/2012 | 10044353 | Western 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. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| SB-49-12 | 05/01/2012 | 10044353 | Western 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. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING | |||||
| 35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||||
| WSB-42-05 | 08/01/2012 | 10046783 | Western star: an issue with thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes where abs sensor wires melts, brake actuator fails to properly operate due to vent hole in bottom not opening, calipers coated with red or bright orange dust and tapped | 10/23/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| WSB-42-05 | 08/01/2012 | 10046783 | Western star: an issue with thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes where abs sensor wires melts, brake actuator fails to properly operate due to vent hole in bottom not opening, calipers coated with red or bright orange dust and tapped | 10/23/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
| 35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |