2005 WESTERN STAR 6900 Recalls (5)
- 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:
- 06V030000 on 02/07/2006
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 04/08/2004 - 10/06/2005
- Affected:
- 5,771
- Defect:
- On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
- Consequence:
- The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
- Correction:
- Caterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Freightliner recall no. fl-471.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:
- 07V571000 on 12/13/2007
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:slack adjusters
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2004 - 01/30/2007
- Affected:
- 31
- Defect:
- On certain heavy duty trucks built with sisu fr2p-21, sisu fr2p-26, sisu fr3p-33, or sisu fr3p-48 rear axles, a counter-bore machined in both ends of the worm wheel opening of the slack adjuster housing reduces material thickness between the worm wheel opening and the worm shaft opening. under normal service a crack may develop in this area rendering the slack adjuster inoperable and reducing brake effectiveness.
- Consequence:
- Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the slack adjusters, and replace the adjuster if found defective. the recall began on july 31, 2008. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Freightliner recall no. fl-518.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:
- 09V366000 on 09/24/2009
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/2003 - 06/29/2009
- Affected:
- 25,362
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
- Consequence:
- An oil leak may result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes:
- Daimler trucks recall no. fl-558. owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- 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.
2005 WESTERN STAR 6900 TSBs (109)
- Bulletin:
- 35-7
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js
- 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:
- SB-33-04
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- Western star: it has been recommended, by conmet, that the bearing spacer be replaced with new one when hub is removed. model 4700, 4900, 6900.. no years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-35-11
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Western star: conmet recommends replacing the bearing spacer when the hub is removed. model 4700, 4900, 6900. no years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- WSB-49-11
- Component:
- 081100 fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Western star: when truck sits, for any extended period, with a diesel exhaust fluid (def) system, it would crystallized, in the tank, around float, on def level sending unit tube and needs to be cleaned. *pe
- Bulletin:
- sb2080
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- Sb2080 australian cst m1400 isolated radiator retrofit
- 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:
- 14CSA20
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14csa20 egr valve actuator kit p/n e23539699
- Bulletin:
- 14CSA21
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14csa21 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center ?
- Bulletin:
- 14CSA22
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- 14csa22 dtna chassis wiring diagrams
- Bulletin:
- 14CSA23
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14csa23 csc announces ?tech tips? ? ddcsn
- 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:
- 14TL7
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- 14tl7 dd platform flywheel housing runout tool w470589032100
- Bulletin:
- 14TL8
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- 14tl8 torcup? non-impacting torque tool.
- Bulletin:
- 14TL9
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14tl9 special tool warranty program.
- 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:
- 14-029
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-029 new detroit standard diagnostic times
- Bulletin:
- 14-017R
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-017r revised: detroit addition of admin time
- Bulletin:
- 18SP703
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 18sp703 18sp703 - ghg14 km63 gen2 low pressure fuel pump-two-filter fuel system ki
- 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:
- 16TS7
- Component:
- 080000 fuel system, diesel
- Summary:
- 16ts7 reman diesel particulate filter serial number
- 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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