Western Star 4900fa 2000

Model 4900fa made in 2000 by Western Star got 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There was one recall concerning trailer hitches .

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
03V227000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 09/03/1999 to 04/14/2003V (Vehicle)200011/12/2003MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/17/200306/19/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain truck tractors equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Consequence SummaryIf left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. owner notification began november 12, 2003. 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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-411.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-49-1205/01/201210044353Western 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. *pe06/13/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
SB-49-1205/01/201210044353Western 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. *pe06/13/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
SB-88-1106/01/200910030504Western star truck: some trucks (4900fa, 123bbc) with hood sales code 644-002, may develop cracks at the inner fender, near the nutplate for the hood guide. the steel pivot structure can also crack, outboard of the hood pivot clevis. no mo10/14/2009