Western Star Constellation 1995-2012
Model Constellation made by Western Star got 35 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Car model
| Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Star Constellation 1995 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| Western Star Constellation 1996 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| Western Star Constellation 1997 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| Western Star Constellation 1998 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Star Constellation 1999 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| Western Star Constellation 2001 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| Western Star Constellation 2009 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Star Constellation 2010 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Star Constellation 2011 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Star Constellation 2012 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-54-52 | 07/01/2011 | 10040851 | Western star: information on the modification of modification from px modules to stand-alone gauges. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
| SB-54-52 | 07/01/2011 | 10040851 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 54-46 | 07/01/2008 | 10026121 | Western star: protecting mega fuses with dielectric enamel. protective cover, sealed to the frontwall, prevents water from dripping directly on the fuses. model years are unknown. *pe | 10/01/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 98WS001 | 01/30/1998 | 600473 | Subject on the heater intake gasket. *yc | 05/18/1998 | |
| 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 | |||||
| WSB-49-9 | 03/01/2012 | 10044783 | Western 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. *pe | 07/27/2012 | |
| 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 | 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 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| WSB-49-9 | 03/01/2012 | 10044783 | Western 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. *pe | 07/27/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | |||||
| WSB-42-6 | 05/01/2012 | 10044782 | Western 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. *pe | 07/27/2012 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 9915 | 06/25/1999 | 9746 | 608384 | General service letter regarding repair versus replacement of the tilt steering columns. *tt | 11/24/1999 |
| 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 | |||||
| 99WS004 | 12/10/1999 | 610472 | On some vehicles there have been structural cracks observed developing at the cab door frame, rear lower corner. *tt | 05/02/2000 | |
| 98WS003 | 06/12/1998 | 601750 | General information pertaining to constellation hood and fenders. *yc | 08/21/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 98WS001 | 05/22/1998 | 601752 | A new secondary door seal for constellation cab doors to address wind noise and water leak issues. *yc | 08/21/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| SB-88-11 | 06/01/2009 | 10030504 | Western star truck: some trucks (4900fa, 123bbc) with hood sales code 644-002, may develop cracks at the inner fender, near the nutplate for the hood guide. the steel pivot structure can also crack, outboard of the hood pivot clevis. no mo | 10/14/2009 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 - 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 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||||
| SB-32-11 | 09/01/2010 | 10037109 | Western star trucks: troubleshooting for an air spring bag misalignment. *rm | 05/06/2011 | |
| SB-32-11 | 09/01/2010 | 10037109 | Ready | 05/06/2011 | |