Western Star Constellation 1999

Model Constellation made in 1999 by Western Star got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and equipment. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V044002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 07/15/1999 to 12/21/1999V (Vehicle)1600005/22/2001MFRWESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.02/21/200102/28/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began may 22, 2001. 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
NotesAlso 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
SB-49-803/01/201110038246Western star trucks: there are new cgi bellows due to current ones that are prone to failure. *rm06/14/2011
SB-49-803/01/201110038246Ready06/14/2011
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
SB-49-712/01/201010036725Western star: epa07 exhaust bellows replacement. if a failed exhaust bellows on an epa07 engine installation, replace it with a new style bellows, and two new matching clamps. no model years listed. *pe04/11/2011
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SB-32-1002/01/200910028724Western star: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack valve housing. model years unknown. *pe05/19/2009
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL
SB-32-1002/01/200910028724Western star: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack valve housing. model years unknown. *pe05/19/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-32-1002/01/200910028724Western star: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack valve housing. model years unknown. *pe05/19/2009
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SB-32-1002/01/200910028724Western star: some barksdale height control valves have been returned for warranty because four bolts in the valve housing were overtightened, often, enough to crack valve housing. model years unknown. *pe05/19/2009
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
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SB-46-905/01/201110039624Ready08/05/2011
SB-46-905/01/201110039624Western star trucks: the procedure to replace the power steering pump with a different version pump. *rm08/05/2011
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
SB-31-708/01/200910031844Western star truck: 5 piece back of cab service crossmember. 5 piece bolted service crossmembers are an improved, more durable service replacement for the tubular back of cab crossmembers. follow steps to replace a tubular back of cab cr01/13/2010
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-1305/01/201110039621Western star trucks: the rear suspension air-spring assembly has been redesigned. *rm08/05/2011
SB-32-1305/01/201110039621Ready08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
SB-35-0705/01/201110039623Ready08/05/2011
SB-35-0705/01/201110039623Western star trucks: information on wheel bearing lubrication in the rear axle. *rm08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
SB-35-0605/01/201110039622Western star trucks: instructions to remove, inspect, and reseal the lower pinion cover on the rear axles. *rm08/05/2011
SB-35-0605/01/201110039622Ready08/05/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
08/01/20002
 Power steering pump started to lock up when turning, causing vehicle to run off the road, replaced both. due to bad pump, the only fix i to buy an outside vender pump and resivoir to put on the vehicle.