Western Star 6900 2000
Model 6900 made in 2000 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 concerningelectrical system and suspension.
Model 2000
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
01V387000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 12/01/1998 to 02/10/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3500 | 04/18/2002 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/17/2001 | 01/02/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3406e and c-15 engines, interference between the positive battery cable and stud mounting electronic control module (ecm) to the engine exists. chafing can wear through the battery cable insulation to allow contact between the battery cable and the stud. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This contact could provide a short circuit, which may cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles and the battery cables will be replaced and/or re-routed as necessary. owner notification began april 18, 2002. 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 | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
01V167002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 05/08/2000 to 10/06/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 222 | 03/14/2002 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 05/14/2001 | 06/18/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. owner notification began march 14, 2002. 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 | Also 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 |
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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 |