Western Star Constellation 2009
Model Constellation made in 2009 by Western Star got 1 recall as well as 19 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2009
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V330000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/14/2008 to 06/15/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 53847 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/21/2011 | 06/21/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 19, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler safety recall no. fl-609.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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| SB-60-23 | 01/01/2011 | 10039647 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
| SB-60-23 | 01/01/2011 | 10039647 | Daimler trucks: some western star vehicles may have engine cover insulation come loose and fall down on the engine. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
| 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 | Western star trucks: fuel line fitting replacement information. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-47-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039278 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-54-53 | 06/01/2011 | 10039279 | Western star trucks: the fuel guage level may drop to empty for about 25 miles and then will return to normal. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
| SB-54-53 | 06/01/2011 | 10039279 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Western star trucks: information on wheel bearing lubrication in the rear axle. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-07 | 05/01/2011 | 10039623 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
| 35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |