1999 WESTERN STAR HERITAGE
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 12 TSBs
01V044002 Feb 21, 2001
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 22, 2001. 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 ... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 WESTERN STAR HERITAGE
12 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 2 |
| 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 092200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| 022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 |
SB-54-1
Aug 1, 2015
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
WESTERN STAR: BRAKE SIGNAL OVERRIDES TURN SIGNAL UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS, DUE TO TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES AND STOP/TURN LAMPS ARE SHARING SAME FILAMENT AND SOME TRUCKS WANT 4 WAY FLASHERS TO OVERRIDE SELF CANCELLING TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES. NO M
SB-54-1
Aug 1, 2015
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
WESTERN STAR: BRAKE SIGNAL OVERRIDES TURN SIGNAL UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS, DUE TO TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES AND STOP/TURN LAMPS ARE SHARING SAME FILAMENT AND SOME TRUCKS WANT 4 WAY FLASHERS TO OVERRIDE SELF CANCELLING TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES. NO M
35-7
Feb 1, 2012
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL 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
105400 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
WESTERN STAR: LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS, REAR DRIVE AXLES. *JS
SB-49-7
Jan 1, 2012
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WESTERN STAR: EPA07 EXHAUST BELLOWS REPLACEMENT. IF A FAILED EXHAUST BELLOWS ON AN EPA07 ENGINE INSTALLATION, REPLACE IT WITH A NEW STYLE BELLOWS, AND TWO NEW MATCHING CLAMPS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 6/14/2011. *KB
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-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-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-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
WESTERN STAR HERITAGE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WESTERN STAR HERITAGE across all model years (1995, 1999).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths