2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs
05V185000 Apr 27, 2005
WHEELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
Consequence
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 |
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
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