Western Star Constellation 2001
Model Constellation made in 2001 by Western Star got 1 consumer complain as well as 28 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive.
Model 2001
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SB-47-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039278 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-47-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039278 | Western star trucks: fuel line fitting replacement information. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-47-10 | 05/01/2009 | 10030461 | Western star: vehicles equipped with an mbe4000 engine and an alliance fuel/water separator may have insufficient clearance between the engine mounted fuel line and the frame rail mounted fuel/water separator mounting bracket. no model yea | 10/07/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SB-47-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039278 | Western star trucks: fuel line fitting replacement information. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-47-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039278 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-47-10 | 05/01/2009 | 10030461 | Western star: vehicles equipped with an mbe4000 engine and an alliance fuel/water separator may have insufficient clearance between the engine mounted fuel line and the frame rail mounted fuel/water separator mounting bracket. no model yea | 10/07/2009 | |
| 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 | Western star trucks: the procedure to replace the power steering pump with a different version pump. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-46-9 | 05/01/2011 | 10039624 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| SB-60-24 | 12/01/2010 | 10036726 | Western star: cab front crossmember retrofit; 109bbc raised cab. some raised cab trucks have experienced failures of the cab front crossmember an alternate crossmember has been designed. no model years listed. *pe | 04/11/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| SB-60-24 | 12/01/2010 | 10036726 | Western star: cab front crossmember retrofit; 109bbc raised cab. some raised cab trucks have experienced failures of the cab front crossmember an alternate crossmember has been designed. no model years listed. *pe | 04/11/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-13 | 05/01/2011 | 10039621 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-32-13 | 05/01/2011 | 10039621 | Western star trucks: the rear suspension air-spring assembly has been redesigned. *rm | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 05/17/2001 | 0 | 02/21/2000 | |
| Consumer was traveling on highway and there was an air leak. he was smelling rubber. he pulled over to shoulder. heat from muffler was melting airbag. dealership was aware of problem. *ak *slc | |||