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
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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STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
01V044002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/15/1999 to 12/21/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 05/22/2001 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 02/21/2001 | 02/28/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||
SB-49-8 | 03/01/2011 | 10038246 | Western star trucks: there are new cgi bellows due to current ones that are prone to failure. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
SB-49-8 | 03/01/2011 | 10038246 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
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 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
SB-49-7 | 12/01/2010 | 10036725 | Western 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. *pe | 04/11/2011 | |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
SB-32-10 | 02/01/2009 | 10028724 | Western 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. *pe | 05/19/2009 | |
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL | |||||
SB-32-10 | 02/01/2009 | 10028724 | Western 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. *pe | 05/19/2009 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
SB-32-10 | 02/01/2009 | 10028724 | Western 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. *pe | 05/19/2009 | |
EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | |||||
SB-32-10 | 02/01/2009 | 10028724 | Western 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. *pe | 05/19/2009 | |
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 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
SB-46-9 | 05/01/2011 | 10039624 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-46-9 | 05/01/2011 | 10039624 | Western star trucks: the procedure to replace the power steering pump with a different version pump. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
SB-31-7 | 08/01/2009 | 10031844 | Western 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 cr | 01/13/2010 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
SB-32-13 | 05/01/2011 | 10039621 | Western star trucks: the rear suspension air-spring assembly has been redesigned. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-32-13 | 05/01/2011 | 10039621 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
SB-35-07 | 05/01/2011 | 10039623 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-35-07 | 05/01/2011 | 10039623 | Western star trucks: information on wheel bearing lubrication in the rear axle. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
SB-35-06 | 05/01/2011 | 10039622 | Western star trucks: instructions to remove, inspect, and reseal the lower pinion cover on the rear axles. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-35-06 | 05/01/2011 | 10039622 | Ready | 08/05/2011 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
08/01/2000 | 2 | ||
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. |