Western Star 4900ex 2004
Model 4900ex made in 2004 by Western Star got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There were some recalls concerningpower train and steering.
Model 2004
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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| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V590000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 05/07/2004 to 10/20/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1095 | 04/04/2005 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/15/2004 | 12/17/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. the bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. the recall began on april 4, 2005. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-436.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - DRAG - POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V120000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 11/15/2003 to 01/12/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 275 | 05/21/2004 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/08/2004 | 03/15/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks and truck-tractors equipped with trw drag link assemblies, the replacement clamp and drag link assemblies contain a potentially defective 5/8-11-grade b prevailing torque hex nut. if the final tightening is less than 65 lb.-ft., the clamp load would be unacceptably low and could compromise the integrity of the drag link. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in the ball socket separating and cause loss of steering control, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the affected hex nut(s). owner notification began on may 21, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl422.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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 | |