2001 WESTERN STAR 5900
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs
02V087000 Mar 20, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A CAPACITOR IN THE POWER LINE CONTROL (PLC) FILTER COULD OVERHEAT AND/OR IGNITE WHEN SUBJECTED TO REVERSE POLARITY ELECTRICAL SPIKES.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE PLC FILTER WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL DISCONNECT AND SECURE THE PLC FILTER GROUND WIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2002. 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... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 WESTERN STAR 5900
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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
WESTERN STAR 5900 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WESTERN STAR 5900 across all model years (1998, 2017).
20
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
WESTERN STAR 5900 - Year by Year
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| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | View |
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| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |