Western Star 6900 2001
Model 6900 made in 2001 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 fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2001
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 - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V087000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 01/08/2001 to 01/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 30000 | 09/20/2002 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/20/2002 | 03/26/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause an electrical fire in the area of the plc filter without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will disconnect and secure the plc filter ground wire. owner notification began september 20, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V453000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 08/09/2001 to 06/02/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 600 | 01/26/2006 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/05/2005 | 10/05/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks fitted with optional in-cab batteries, the dual suction/return lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafing through. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines. the recall began on january 26, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-462.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | |