Western Star 4900 Sa 2009
Model 4900 Sa made in 2009 by Western Star got 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2009
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V260000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 12/21/2001 to 06/04/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 4 | 01/26/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/14/2010 | 06/14/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna is recalling certain 2002 through 2011 western star 4900 sa trucks manufacturer from december 21, 2001 through june 4, 2010. the spacer used to connect the aft steer axle idler arm to the frame rail may develop cracks and eventually break under severe steering conditions allowing the idler arm to separate from the frame rail resulting in diminished steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Diminished steering control increases the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on january 26, 2011. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-581.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||||
| FL-581-AB | 01/01/2011 | 10039654 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
| FL-581-AB | 01/01/2011 | 10039654 | Daimler truck service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a steering component may crack and possibly break under severe steering conditions. this may result in less steering control. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |