2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
0 recalls, 1 complaints - 22 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 22, 2001
Incident date: May 17, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS AN AIR LEAK. HE WAS SMELLING RUBBER. HE PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER. HEAT FROM MUFFLER WAS MELTING AIRBAG. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
22 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 |
| 092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 2 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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-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
35-7
Feb 1, 2012
105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
WESTERN STAR: LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS, REAR DRIVE AXLES. *JS
35-7
Feb 1, 2012
023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
WESTERN STAR: LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS, REAR DRIVE AXLES. *JS
35-7
Feb 1, 2012
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WESTERN STAR: LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS, REAR DRIVE AXLES. *JS
SB-47-11
Jun 1, 2011
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: FUEL LINE FITTING REPLACEMENT INFORMATION. *RM
SB-47-11
Jun 1, 2011
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: FUEL LINE FITTING REPLACEMENT INFORMATION. *RM
SB-32-13
May 1, 2011
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: THE REAR SUSPENSION AIR-SPRING ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REDESIGNED. *RM
SB-35-06
May 1, 2011
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE, INSPECT, AND RESEAL THE LOWER PINION COVER ON THE REAR AXLES. *RM
SB-35-07
May 1, 2011
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: INFORMATION ON WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATION IN THE REAR AXLE. *RM
SB-46-9
May 1, 2011
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WITH A DIFFERENT VERSION PUMP. *RM
SB-49-8
Mar 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS: THERE ARE NEW CGI BELLOWS DUE TO CURRENT ONES THAT ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. *RM
SB-60-24
Dec 1, 2010
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WESTERN STAR: CAB FRONT CROSSMEMBER RETROFIT; 109BBC RAISED CAB. SOME RAISED CAB TRUCKS HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES OF THE CAB FRONT CROSSMEMBER AN ALTERNATE CROSSMEMBER HAS BEEN DESIGNED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-60-24
Dec 1, 2010
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
WESTERN STAR: CAB FRONT CROSSMEMBER RETROFIT; 109BBC RAISED CAB. SOME RAISED CAB TRUCKS HAVE EXPERIENCED FAILURES OF THE CAB FRONT CROSSMEMBER AN ALTERNATE CROSSMEMBER HAS BEEN DESIGNED. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-46-8
Jan 1, 2010
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
WESTERN STAR: TRW TAS85 STEERING GEAR INTERNAL LEAKAGE TEST. SOME TRW TAS85 STEERING GEARS HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL RELIEF VALVE. THESE STEERING GEARS ARE TYPICALLY INSTALLED WITH POWER STEERING PUMPS THAT HAVE A PRESSURE RELI
SB-31-7
Aug 1, 2009
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WESTERN STAR TRUCK: 5 PIECE BACK OF CAB SERVICE CROSSMEMBER. 5 PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBERS ARE AN IMPROVED, MORE DURABLE SERVICE REPLACEMENT FOR THE TUBULAR BACK OF CAB CROSSMEMBERS. FOLLOW STEPS TO REPLACE A TUBULAR BACK OF CAB CR
SB-47-10
May 1, 2009
092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WESTERN STAR: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN MBE4000 ENGINE AND AN ALLIANCE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL LINE AND THE FRAME RAIL MOUNTED FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MOUNTING BRACKET. NO MODEL YEA
SB-47-10
May 1, 2009
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WESTERN STAR: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN MBE4000 ENGINE AND AN ALLIANCE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL LINE AND THE FRAME RAIL MOUNTED FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR MOUNTING BRACKET. NO MODEL YEA
SB-32-10
Feb 1, 2009
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
WESTERN STAR: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-32-10
Feb 1, 2009
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
WESTERN STAR: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-32-10
Feb 1, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
WESTERN STAR: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-32-10
Feb 1, 2009
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
WESTERN STAR: SOME BARKSDALE HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES HAVE BEEN RETURNED FOR WARRANTY BECAUSE FOUR BOLTS IN THE VALVE HOUSING WERE OVERTIGHTENED, OFTEN, ENOUGH TO CRACK VALVE HOUSING. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations, WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ98004
Opened: Mar 18, 1998 , Closed: Oct 7, 1998
STEERING COLUMNS
THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A FIREWALL ADAPTER PLATE FOR THE STEERING SHAFT BOOT WITH AN INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STEERING SHAFT AND THE TOP OPENING IN THE ADAPTER PLATE.
WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION across all model years (1995, 2012).
11
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths