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2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs

05V284000 Jun 14, 2005
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS AND THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN FOR THOMAS BUILT OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006; AND FOR FREIGHTLINER OWNERS ON APRIL 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
634 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
SF-393-AB Jun 1, 2008
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FREIGHTLINER (WESTERN STAR 4900): BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCHES-SANJEL CORP. ONLY. THE WIRING FOR THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH IS NOT CONSISTENT AMONG VEHICLES. EXISTING BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED. CSC LETTER WAS RECEI
SF-393-AB Jun 1, 2008
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
FREIGHTLINER (WESTERN STAR 4900): BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCHES-SANJEL CORP. ONLY. THE WIRING FOR THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH IS NOT CONSISTENT AMONG VEHICLES. EXISTING BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCHES WILL BE REPLACED. CSC LETTER WAS RECEI
06M-6 Jan 1, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION (DDC) HAS DETERMINED THAT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL NEED TO BE ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING LIFTER BRACKET IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE LIFTER BRACKET/WATER PUMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY. MBE 4000 EPA 04 ENGINES EQUIPPE

FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR across all model years (2004, 2012).

5 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2012 2 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 (current) 1 0

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