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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