Western Star 4900ex 2006
Model 4900ex made in 2006 by Western Star got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2006
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V417000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 11/15/2005 to 10/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 7 | 10/02/2008 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/15/2008 | 08/21/2008 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 7 my 2006-2007 western star 4900ex trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' additional marker lamps were installed between the required identification lamps and clearance lamps on the top of some truck cabs. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Additional lamps located on the same horizontal line near the identification lamps may make if difficult for other drivers to distinguish larger vehicles under some conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the additional marker lamps. the recall began on october 2, 2008. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl-532.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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |