2004 WESTERN STAR 4900EX Recalls (2)

Campaign:

04V120000 on 03/14/2004

Component:

Steering:linkages:drag:power assist system

Manufactured:

11/14/2003 - 01/11/2004

Affected:

275

Defect:

On certain trucks and truck-tractors equipped with trw drag link assemblies, the replacement clamp and drag link assemblies contain a potentially defective 5/8-11-grade b prevailing torque hex nut. if the final tightening is less than 65 lb.-ft., the clamp load would be unacceptably low and could compromise the integrity of the drag link.

Consequence:

This could result in the ball socket separating and cause loss of steering control, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the affected hex nut(s). owner notification began on may 21, 2004. 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:

Freightliner recall no. fl422.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

04V590000 on 12/16/2004

Component:

Power train:driveline

Manufactured:

05/06/2004 - 10/19/2004

Affected:

1,095

Defect:

On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. the bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter.

Consequence:

This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. the recall began on april 4, 2005. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes:

Freightliner recall no. fl-436.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2004 WESTERN STAR 4900EX TSB

Bulletin:

SB-49-12

Component:

061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel

Summary:

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

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