Western Star 6900 2007

Model 6900 made in 2007 by Western Star got 3 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
09V366000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2009V (Vehicle)2536205/05/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/23/200909/25/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence SummaryAn oil leak may result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-558. owners may also 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 .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
12V074000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)10343704/27/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/28/201202/28/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryA fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS
07V571000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 01/01/2005 to 01/31/2007V (Vehicle)3107/31/2008MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC12/18/200712/14/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy duty trucks built with sisu fr2p-21, sisu fr2p-26, sisu fr3p-33, or sisu fr3p-48 rear axles, a counter-bore machined in both ends of the worm wheel opening of the slack adjuster housing reduces material thickness between the worm wheel opening and the worm shaft opening. under normal service a crack may develop in this area rendering the slack adjuster inoperable and reducing brake effectiveness.
Consequence SummaryReduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the slack adjusters, and replace the adjuster if found defective. the recall began on july 31, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-518.customers may also 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


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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
FSC-410A04/01/200910030666Daimler truck: certain vehicles may have been built with 25 inch diameter fuel tank level sender arms and floats that may contact the tank wall and get stuck, possibly resulting in an inaccurate fuel level gauge reading. *pe11/09/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
FSC-410A04/01/200910030666Daimler truck: certain vehicles may have been built with 25 inch diameter fuel tank level sender arms and floats that may contact the tank wall and get stuck, possibly resulting in an inaccurate fuel level gauge reading. *pe11/09/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING
FSC-410A04/01/200910030666Daimler truck: certain vehicles may have been built with 25 inch diameter fuel tank level sender arms and floats that may contact the tank wall and get stuck, possibly resulting in an inaccurate fuel level gauge reading. *pe11/09/2009
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012