2019 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 18V191000 on 03/25/2018
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Manufactured:
- 10/17/2016 - 02/05/2018
- Affected:
- 7,128
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 western star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. the affected trucks have a power stud that passes through the bulkhead. in certain circumstances the power stud may contact the bulkhead and result in an electrical arc.
- Consequence:
- An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power stud for the proper clearance to the bulkhead, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 23, 2018. the recall began october 29, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-766.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V351000 on 05/30/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 02/22/2011 - 06/04/2018
- Affected:
- 640
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2019 western star 4900 trucks built with lowmax hoods and disc brakes. there may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed.
- Consequence:
- Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle brake hose, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 27, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-773.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V353000 on 05/31/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 01/02/2017 - 10/30/2017
- Affected:
- 9,429
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner m2 business class, 108sd, 114sd and cascadia trucks, western star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, fccc s2c 106 cab, s2g cab, xbr, xbs, xcl, xcm, xcp, xcr, and xcs chassis equipped with air disc brakes. the brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
- Consequence:
- If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 25, 2018. the recall began september 4, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-772.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V581000 on 09/05/2018
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Manufactured:
- 03/11/2016 - 08/07/2018
- Affected:
- 4,500
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner cascadia, coronado and 122sd, and western star 4900 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. in certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
- Consequence:
- If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. the engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Cummins will notify the affected owners. the remedy for this recall is still under development. dtna issued an interim notification to owners on october 9, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. dtna's number for this recall is fl789.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V641000 on 09/23/2018
- Component:
- Tires:sidewall
- Manufactured:
- 06/13/2018 - 08/27/2018
- Affected:
- 201
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd and business class m2 trucks and western star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with certain bridgestone m854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, bridgestone m860a tires with date code 2518, and bridgestone m864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65r22.5. the sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected, rapid air loss during use.
- Consequence:
- Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 8, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl790.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V703000 on 10/11/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2017 - 10/15/2018
- Affected:
- 5,534
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, cascadia, business class m2, freightliner custom chassis corporation s2c 106 cab, s2g cab chassis, xcl, xcm, xbs, xcp, xcr, western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequence:
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 3, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-794.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2019 WESTERN STAR 4900 TSBs (89)
- Bulletin:
- 0237-14
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- 0237-14 engine brake solenoid
- Bulletin:
- FL758
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Fl758 brake mounting caliper bolts
- Bulletin:
- 707-14
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 707-14 spn 520229 fmi 3 (ippc) (ghg14
- Bulletin:
- 705-14
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 705-14 spn 520203 fmi 6 (ippc)(ghg14)
- Bulletin:
- 704-14
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 704-14 spn 520200 fmi 6 (ippc)(ghg14)
- Bulletin:
- 716-14
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 716-14 spn 4077 (mcm)(epa07 epa10;ghg14
- Bulletin:
- 703-14
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 703-14 spn 3556 (acm) (epa10)
- Bulletin:
- 709-14
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- 709-14 spn 3216 (mcm) (ghg14)
- Bulletin:
- 706-14
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 706-14 spn 171 fmi 3, 4 (cpc)(ghg14)
- Bulletin:
- 701-14
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 701-14 spn 168 fmi 0 and 1 (ippc)(ghg14
- Bulletin:
- 711-14
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 711-14 spn 107 (cpc) (ghg14
- Bulletin:
- 710-14
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 710-14 spn 96 (cpc) (ghg14)
- Bulletin:
- 719-14
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- 719-14 spn 84 (cpc) (ghg14)
- Bulletin:
- 712-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 712-14 engine coolant temperature
- Bulletin:
- 714-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 714-14 symptom diagnostics - low engine compression
- Bulletin:
- 715-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 715-14 symptom diagnostics - coolant los
- Bulletin:
- 713-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 713-14 symptom diagnostics - combustion gas in coolant
- Bulletin:
- 14TS18
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 14ts18 ghg14 dd engine egr system fault code
- Bulletin:
- sbw5430
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Sbw5430 disconnecting or connecting daytime running lights
- Bulletin:
- sbw0116
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Sbw0116 pilot bearing spacer for detroit engines with eaton transmissions
- Bulletin:
- sbw5461
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Sbw5461 guidelines for repairing or replacing an electrical harness
- Bulletin:
- 15-009
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 15-009 new detroit standard diagnostic times
- Bulletin:
- 15-010
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 15-010-dlr transmission cooler line photos
- Bulletin:
- 15CSA4
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15csa4 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center
- Bulletin:
- 15TL4
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- 15tl4 w470589050900 ? 3/8? drive gen2 two-stage valve socket
- Bulletin:
- 15TL5
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15tl5 davco shop pro® fxp 95
- Bulletin:
- 15-009 - Detroit
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15-009_detroit_new_sdts
- Bulletin:
- 15-015
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15-015 warranty exclusions reminder
- Bulletin:
- 15-016
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- 15-016-dlr new essential tool for cpwa, cppra, ltd cppra, & dsdwc parties: cadex ca-12 battery tester
- Bulletin:
- 15-017
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 15-017 detroit: updated fuel injector sdts
- Bulletin:
- sbw2023
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Sbw2023 modine copper/brass bolted downflow radiator rebuilding
- Bulletin:
- 15CSA9
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15csa9 release of diagnosticlink® 8.02
- Bulletin:
- 15CSA10
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15csa10 the detroit csc announcing a new feature ? ability to attach files to an existing csc
- Bulletin:
- 15TS10
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 15ts10rev dd engine platform coolant filter
- Bulletin:
- 15TS3
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 15ts3 detroit? coolant change from nitrite organic acid technology
- Bulletin:
- 15TL6
- Component:
- 073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
- Summary:
- 15tl6 w470589129100 ? hdep hp fuel rail test caps
- Bulletin:
- 14TL-7
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- 14tl-7rev dd platform flywheel housing runout tool w470589032100
- Bulletin:
- 12-022
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- 12-022-dlr daimler trucks remarketing corporation (dtr) now requires pre-approval for repairs $1,200 (usd) and greater
- Bulletin:
- sbw4206
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Sbw4206 brake shimmy - meritor steelite x30 brake drum with excessive runout
- Bulletin:
- sbw3215
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may have been incorrectly shimmed at the factory, and may lean slightly to the right or left. while this does not affect the operation of the vehicle, it may be visually unpleasing to many customers.
- Bulletin:
- 18SP726rev
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 18sp726 ? epa10 ghg14 two-filter fuel system km59 gen1 dd13 high pressure fuel fee
- Bulletin:
- 0504-16
- Component:
- 061320 engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Inspection of the dd13 turbocharger
- Bulletin:
- 0514-16
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Cleaning of the exhaust gas recirculation venturi pipe delta p sensor ports
- Bulletin:
- sbw49017
- Component:
- 073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
- Summary:
- Magnetized fill neck for six-gallon def tanks
- Bulletin:
- sbw8325
- Component:
- 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
- Summary:
- Sbw8325 side window defroster and cooling improvement retrofit
- Bulletin:
- sbw9801
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Sbw9801 paint finish standards
- Bulletin:
- sbw5401
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Sbw5401 turn signal and brake override circuit
- Bulletin:
- sbw4911
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Sbw4911 def gauge reading incorrectly
- Bulletin:
- sbw5463
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sbw5463 nexiq usb-link upgrade and diagnostic connector
- Bulletin:
- sbw3109
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sbw3109 huck-spin 2 changeover
- Bulletin:
- ICI12-024
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Ici12-024-dlr sf453 - termination date extended
- Bulletin:
- sbw2019
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Sbw2019 kysor fan clutch rocking runout inspection
- Bulletin:
- sbw5455
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sbw5455 virtual technician retrofit
- Bulletin:
- sbw4206
- Component:
- 034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
- Summary:
- Sbw4206 brake shimmy?meritor® steelite x30? brake drum with excessive runout
- Bulletin:
- sbw5439
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Sbw5439 rx module fault codes
- Bulletin:
- sbw5464
- Component:
- 092000 fuel system, other:delivery
- Summary:
- Sbw5464 fuel level sending unit retrofit
- Bulletin:
- DOC-1033297
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- Ss 1033297: wst 4900 low max exhaust pipe installation improvements
- Bulletin:
- 0404-18
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- 0404-18 ghg17 dd8 - aftertreatment systems - diesel particulate filter end cap
- Bulletin:
- sbw5455
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sbw5455 virtual technician retrofit
- Bulletin:
- 717-13
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 717-13 oil pan
- Bulletin:
- 711-13
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 711-13 spn 100-fmi 4 - all years
- Bulletin:
- 702-13
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 702-13 test e two-filter fuel system
- Bulletin:
- 705-13
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 705-13 test-e three-filter fuel system
- Bulletin:
- 712-13
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 712-13 fuel cooler leak test procedure - three-filter fuel system
- Bulletin:
- 710-13
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 710-13 metal in the fuel system - three-filter fuel system
- Bulletin:
- 707-13
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 707-13 description and operation of the hc doser fuel supply pressure control valve - two filter system
- Bulletin:
- sbw5439
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Rx module fault codes
- Bulletin:
- 608-13
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 608-13 high pressure fuel flange-two-filter system
- Bulletin:
- sbw0001
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sbw0001validity list western star
- Bulletin:
- 35-11
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 35-11 - bearing spacer replacement, conmet preset drive hubs
- Bulletin:
- 33-4
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 33-4- bearing spacer replacement, conmet preset steer hubs
- Bulletin:
- sbw2018
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Sbw2018 western star 4800 and 4900 radiator mounting
- Bulletin:
- 0404-18
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- 0404-18 ghg17 dd8 - aftertreatment systems - diesel particulate filter end cap
- Bulletin:
- FL756
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
- Bulletin:
- FL766
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Improperly installed power stud may contact the bulkhead, resulting in potential arcing, which may increase the risk of fire.
- Bulletin:
- ICI18-016 FL756
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- The automatic connector terminal removal tool is part of tool kit dde ki0cha17001.
- Bulletin:
- sbw0005
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- If a gvwr certification label is lost or damaged, freightliner will supply a duplicate label. log on to dtnaconnect.com and under "dtnaconnect resources", select the "tool and services" plus sign. select "request for certification labl or
- Bulletin:
- sbw8329
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- In some operating conditions, water may leak into the cab onto the passenger floor through the hvac fresh air intake on the frontwall on 47,00,4900, and 5700 models.
- Bulletin:
- sbw31013
- Component:
- 211000 trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
- Summary:
- With the start of production on march 6, 2018, the fasteners used to attach the slide- and plate-mount style fifth wheels to the outboard angles changed to m16 metric bolts, nuts, and washers.
- Bulletin:
- sbw31014
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- With the start of production on april 2, 2018, the fasteners used to assemble airliner rear suspension crossmembers changed. the forward-suspnsion crossmember will assembled with 5/8-18 fasteners and the rear-suspension (bogie) crossmember
- Bulletin:
- 0501-18
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 0501-18 aftertreatment control module (acm)
- Bulletin:
- 0504-18
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 0504-18 fuel system - fuel injectors
- Bulletin:
- 0508-18
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- 0508-18 aftertreatment
- Bulletin:
- aeo18M4
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Aeo18m4 field service campaign d18m4
- Bulletin:
- MY18M4
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- My18m4-bulletin-02-may-2018 field service campaign d18m4
- Bulletin:
- DOC-1033194
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Ss - 1033194 wst 4900fa cab mounting crossmember interfering with battery cables heat shield
- Bulletin:
- DOC-1033403
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Ss 1033403 - wst wiper motor not parking issues
- Bulletin:
- DOC-1033417
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Ss 1033417: wst 4900 low max w/disc brakes front brake hose rubbing hood fender
- Bulletin:
- DOC-1033462
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Ss 1033462 - wst cab mounted mekra mirror cover chrome peeling
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