2003 WESTERN STAR 6900 Recalls (2)

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.
Campaign:
17V810000 on 12/19/2017
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
07/10/2001 - 08/18/2016
Affected:
24,860
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2002-2017 freightliner cascadia, century class, columbia and coronado trucks and western star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. these vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and instruct them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on april 11, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. dtna's number for this recall is fl-759.
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.

2003 WESTERN STAR 6900 TSBs (93)

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:
14-038
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-038 additional detroit standard repair times
Bulletin:
14-039
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-039 new detroit standard diagnostic times
Bulletin:
14-040
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
14-040 additional detroit clos for the heavy duty engine platform
Bulletin:
18SP705REV5
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
18sp705rev5 18sp705rev5 ? dd platform delta pressure sensor
Bulletin:
18SP684REV4
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
18sp684rev4 18sp684rev4 ? epa07 and epa10 dd platform egr delta pressure sensor update
Bulletin:
1005-14
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
1005-14 oil coolant module
Bulletin:
1010-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
1010-14 spn 2623 (cpc) (ghg14)
Bulletin:
1008-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
1008-14 spn 3510fmi 4,7, and 8 (cpc)(ghg14)
Bulletin:
1006-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
1006-14 spn 4374 (acm) (ghg14)
Bulletin:
1007-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
1007-14 spn 5016/fmi 3, 4 (acm) (epa10)
Bulletin:
1009-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
1009-14 spn 5016 (acm) (ghg14)
Bulletin:
1003-14
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
1003-14 rough running or stalling.
Bulletin:
14-040A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
14-040_additional_clos additional detroit clos for the heavy duty engine platform
Bulletin:
14-039A
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-039_additional_sdts new detroit standard diagnostic times
Bulletin:
14-038A
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-038_new_srts additional detroit standard repair times.
Bulletin:
14WO-9
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14wo-9_warranty_access detroit new user warranty access request
Bulletin:
49-14
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
49-14 - def tank coolant valve o-ring kit
Bulletin:
49-13
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
49-13 - def return line fitting heater, 6-gallon tanks
Bulletin:
0237-14
Component:
113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
Summary:
0237-14 engine brake solenoid
Bulletin:
0224-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
0224-14 spn 1590 fmi 9 - cpc- all years february 2014
Bulletin:
0233-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
0233-14 spn 51 fmi 2 - all years
Bulletin:
0215-14
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
0215-14 check for rough running or stalling - three-filter fuel system
Bulletin:
0202-14
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
0202-14 symptom diagnostics - hard start no start - two-filter fuel system
Bulletin:
0229-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
0229-14 symptom based diagnostics - oil separator
Bulletin:
0219-14
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
0219-14 metal in fuel
Bulletin:
0228-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
0228-14 engine oil leaks - oil dye method
Bulletin:
0238-14
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
0238-14 removal of the high pressure fuel injector lines - two-filter
Bulletin:
0239-14
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
0239-14 high pressure fuel injector lines - three-filter system
Bulletin:
15-029
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
_warranty recognition program - coming soon
Bulletin:
15TL21
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
15tl21 ghg17 diagnostic connector update
Bulletin:
15-028A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
15-028 new detroit coolant line srts
Bulletin:
12-038
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
12-038-dlr - no problem found - policy claims - during basic vehicle chassis or base engine coverage
Bulletin:
12-039
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
12-039-dlr owl pre-approval's time frame increases to 60 days
Bulletin:
12-040
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
12-040-dlr roof fairing removal program
Bulletin:
12-043
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
12-043-dlr helpline available for additional support
Bulletin:
sbw4713
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
Sbw4713 crank no start, loss of engine prime on decked vehicles
Bulletin:
12-027
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
12-027-dlr detroit and alliance like batteries are now interchangeable
Bulletin:
sbw4205
Component:
045200 service brakes, air:disc:pads
Summary:
Sbw4205 bendix air disc brake thermal overload issues
Bulletin:
sbw4910
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Sbw4910 gentech def coolant-flow solenoid, testing and replacement
Bulletin:
sbw4911
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Sbw4911 def gauge reading incorrectly
Bulletin:
17TL25
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
17tl25 truckcam? alignment system
Bulletin:
16-007
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
canadian warranty parts return address change
Bulletin:
16-008
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
new detroit bearing failure analysis standard diagnostic time
Bulletin:
16-009R
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
16-009r_owl enhancements
Bulletin:
16-010
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Warranty recognition program suspension
Bulletin:
16-011
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
16-011 new detroit camshaft housing seal standard repair time
Bulletin:
54-58
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
54-58 - cracked fuses on powertrain power distribution modules
Bulletin:
00-15
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
00-15 - vibration and harsh ride troubleshooting
Bulletin:
14-022
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-022 pre-approval threshold increase from $2,500 to $5,000 usd
Bulletin:
14-023
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-023 detroit axles pre-approval changes
Bulletin:
14-024
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-024-dlr dtna & jad highlights - q1 & q2
Bulletin:
14-026
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-026-dlr selectruck warranty enhancements
Bulletin:
14-027
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-027 detroit's new consolidated labor operations (clos
Bulletin:
14-028
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-028 remy extended coverage direct file
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
sbw3109
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Sbw3109 huck-spin 2 changeover
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:
sbw5464
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Fuel level sending unit retrofit
Bulletin:
sbw5455
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Sbw5455 virtual technician retrofit
Bulletin:
sbw5439
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Rx module fault codes
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:
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

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