2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 02V087000 on 03/25/2002
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring
- Manufactured:
- 01/07/2001 - 01/30/2002
- Affected:
- 30,000
- Defect:
- On certain trucks, a capacitor in the power line control (plc) filter could overheat and/or ignite when subjected to reverse polarity electrical spikes.
- Consequence:
- This could cause an electrical fire in the area of the plc filter without prior warning.
- Correction:
- Dealers will disconnect and secure the plc filter ground wire. owner notification began september 20, 2002. 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).
- Campaign:
- 03V112000 on 03/25/2003
- Component:
- Suspension:front:hub
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1998 - 02/27/2001
- Affected:
- 5,716
- Defect:
- On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- Consequence:
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace both front hubs. owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. 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. fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 05V453000 on 10/04/2005
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 08/08/2001 - 06/01/2005
- Affected:
- 600
- Defect:
- On certain trucks fitted with optional in-cab batteries, the dual suction/return lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafing through.
- Consequence:
- This could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines. the recall began on january 26, 2006. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Freightliner recall no. fl-462.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.
2001 WESTERN STAR 4900 TSBs (2)
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SBW-4714
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Western star: fuel tanks rotating in saddles. anti-slip material may need to be installed, or an additional strip of rubber. *js
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