Western Star 4900 2013
Model 4900 made in 2013 by Western Star got 3 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and suspension.
Model 2013
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V266000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/18/2012 to 05/11/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 217 | 08/10/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/12/2012 | 06/12/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner, western star, freightliner custom chassis trucks, and thomas built buses manufactured from april 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and equipped with detroit axle-brand front axle knuckles. the front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 10, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks north america toll free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-629.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V514000 | Daimler Trucks North America | from 03/16/2012 to 04/30/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 279 | MFR | Daimler Trucks North America | 12/11/2012 | 10/23/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner brand; business class m2, cascadia, coronado, 108sd, 114sd, and certain model year 2013 western star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with model number 90262 and 90541 hayes lemmerz steel wheels. due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the rim may partially separate from the disk and may affect vehicle handling. or the rim may become fully separated from the disc. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels on affected vehicles, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on, or before, february 7, 2013. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-632.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | |||||
| WSB-42-6 | 05/01/2012 | 10044782 | Western star: when applying the brakes, some trucks will experience severe shaking or shimmying. models constellation, 4700, 4800, 4900, 6900 and 5900. no model years listed. *pe | 07/27/2012 | |
| 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 | |