Western Star Constellation 2012

Model Constellation made in 2012 by Western Star got 1 recall as well as 26 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
11V330000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/14/2008 to 06/15/2011V (Vehicle)53847MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/21/201106/21/2011
Defect SummaryDtna 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 SummaryA short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesDaimler 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
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
GIB-42-407/01/201110040848Daimler trucks: there is a repetitive spitting noise may be heard from the air dryers. *rm09/13/2011
GIB-42-407/01/201110040848Ready09/13/2011
SB-60-2301/01/201110039647Daimler trucks: some western star vehicles may have engine cover insulation come loose and fall down on the engine. *rm08/08/2011
SB-60-2301/01/201110039647Ready08/08/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
WSB-49-903/01/201210044783Western star: on some trucks, the exhaust bellows have a new and robust flex tube design, which requires a slip clamp assembly, now available. models constellation. no model years listed. *pe07/27/2012
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SB-47-1106/01/201110039278Ready07/15/2011
SB-47-1106/01/201110039278Western star trucks: fuel line fitting replacement information. *rm07/15/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SB-47-1106/01/201110039278Western star trucks: fuel line fitting replacement information. *rm07/15/2011
SB-47-1106/01/201110039278Ready07/15/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SB-54-5306/01/201110039279Western star trucks: the fuel guage level may drop to empty for about 25 miles and then will return to normal. *rm07/15/2011
SB-54-5306/01/201110039279Ready07/15/2011
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
35-702/01/201210043820Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js04/27/2012
(PWS)
WSB-49-903/01/201210044783Western star: on some trucks, the exhaust bellows have a new and robust flex tube design, which requires a slip clamp assembly, now available. models constellation. no model years listed. *pe07/27/2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC
WSB-42-0508/01/201210046783Western 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 tapped10/23/2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER
WSB-42-0508/01/201210046783Western 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 tapped10/23/2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
WSB-42-605/01/201210044782Western 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. *pe07/27/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SB-46-905/01/201110039624Western star trucks: the procedure to replace the power steering pump with a different version pump. *rm08/05/2011
SB-46-905/01/201110039624Ready08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-1305/01/201110039621Ready08/05/2011
SB-32-1305/01/201110039621Western star trucks: the rear suspension air-spring assembly has been redesigned. *rm08/05/2011
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