Western Star Western Star 2001
Model Western Star made in 2001 by Western Star got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.
Model 2001
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V207000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 10/01/2000 to 10/31/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 248 | 11/16/2005 | ODI | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 04/27/2005 | 05/09/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 2000-2003 freightliner, thomas mvp school bus and western stars trucks manufactured between november 19, 2000, and march 30, 2005, and equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a. the stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thomas built will notify its customers and replace the subject burner tubes with new certified burner tubes at no cost to the owner. the recall began on november 16, 2005. owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 1-336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner/thomas built recall no. fl-449.customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V189001 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 10/09/2000 to 07/13/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 4400 | 10/17/2001 | MFR | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. | 06/14/2001 | 06/14/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. the valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. the driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these valves. owner notification began october 17, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/02/2005 | |||
| The consumer was unable to read the speed on the dashboard. *jb western star solar 2001. consumer experienced two problems, and the manufacturer was aware of the problems. while driving driver was unable to see the speed on the dashboard. the speedometer will not register on its own. both left and right side windows failed to go up and down. turn signal lenses were also broken. this vehicle was not eligible for a buy back from the manufacturer. no parts were available. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| While proceeding off an exit ramp consumer noticed a loss of fuel on the fuel gauge. pulled off the road to inspect the vehicle, and noticed that fuel tank fell off the vehicle. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/02/2005 | |||
| The consumer was unable to read the speed on the dashboard. *jb western star solar 2001. consumer experienced two problems, and the manufacturer was aware of the problems. while driving driver was unable to see the speed on the dashboard. the speedometer will not register on its own. both left and right side windows failed to go up and down. turn signal lenses were also broken. this vehicle was not eligible for a buy back from the manufacturer. no parts were available. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 02/02/2005 | |||
| The consumer was unable to read the speed on the dashboard. *jb western star solar 2001. consumer experienced two problems, and the manufacturer was aware of the problems. while driving driver was unable to see the speed on the dashboard. the speedometer will not register on its own. both left and right side windows failed to go up and down. turn signal lenses were also broken. this vehicle was not eligible for a buy back from the manufacturer. no parts were available. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | WILLOUGHBY | 44094 | STERLING WESTERN STAR TRUCK | 440 269 5500 |