2003 WESTERN STAR 4900SA
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs
04V120000 Mar 8, 2004
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES, THE REPLACEMENT CLAMP AND DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE 5/8-11-GRADE B PREVAILING TORQUE HEX NUT. IF THE FINAL TIGHTENING IS LESS THAN 65 LB.-FT., THE CLAMP LOAD WOULD BE UNACCEPTABLY LOW AND COULD C... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE BALL SOCKET SEPARATING AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HEX NUT(S). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 WESTERN STAR 4900SA
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
SB-49-12
May 1, 2012
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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
SB-49-12
May 1, 2012
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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
SB-88-11
Jun 1, 2009
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WESTERN STAR TRUCK: SOME TRUCKS (4900FA, 123BBC) WITH HOOD SALES CODE 644-002, MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AT THE INNER FENDER, NEAR THE NUTPLATE FOR THE HOOD GUIDE. THE STEEL PIVOT STRUCTURE CAN ALSO CRACK, OUTBOARD OF THE HOOD PIVOT CLEVIS. NO MO
WESTERN STAR 4900SA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WESTERN STAR 4900SA across all model years (2003, 2004).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
WESTERN STAR 4900SA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 1 | 0 |