Western Star 6900 2010
Model 6900 made in 2010 by Western Star got 2 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2010
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V366000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 25362 | 05/05/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/23/2009 | 09/25/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | An oil leak may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V074000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 103437 | 04/27/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/28/2012 | 02/28/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | A 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 Summary | Dtna 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna'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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| RC-FL-609A | 12/01/2011 | 10043146 | Daimler trucks: see document search button for owner letter. on certain trucks, a defect regarding the rubber isolator, with a bolt attachment, the support bracket may loosen and back out, causing short circuit between chassis and un f | 02/27/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING | |||||
| 35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||||
| WSB-42-05 | 08/01/2012 | 10046783 | Western star: an issue with thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes where abs sensor wires melts, brake actuator fails to properly operate due to vent hole in bottom not opening, calipers coated with red or bright orange dust and tapped | 10/23/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| WSB-42-05 | 08/01/2012 | 10046783 | Western star: an issue with thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes where abs sensor wires melts, brake actuator fails to properly operate due to vent hole in bottom not opening, calipers coated with red or bright orange dust and tapped | 10/23/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | |||||
| WSB-42-6 | 05/01/2012 | 10044782 | Western star: when applying the brakes, some trucks will experience severe shaking or shimmying. models constellation, 4700, 4800, 4900, 6900 and 5900. no model years listed. *pe | 07/27/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
| 35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |