Western Star Constellation 2010
Model Constellation made in 2010 by Western Star got 1 recall as well as 21 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2010
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
11V330000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/14/2008 to 06/15/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 53847 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/21/2011 | 06/21/2011 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 19, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Daimler safety recall no. fl-609.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
SB-49-12 | 05/01/2012 | 10044353 | 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 | 06/13/2012 | |
SB-60-23 | 01/01/2011 | 10039647 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
SB-60-23 | 01/01/2011 | 10039647 | Daimler trucks: some western star vehicles may have engine cover insulation come loose and fall down on the engine. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
SB-49-12 | 05/01/2012 | 10044353 | 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 | 06/13/2012 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
SB-47-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039278 | Western star trucks: fuel line fitting replacement information. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
SB-47-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039278 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
SB-47-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039278 | Western star trucks: fuel line fitting replacement information. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
SB-47-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039278 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
SB-54-53 | 06/01/2011 | 10039279 | Ready | 07/15/2011 | |
SB-54-53 | 06/01/2011 | 10039279 | Western star trucks: the fuel guage level may drop to empty for about 25 miles and then will return to normal. *rm | 07/15/2011 | |
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING | |||||
35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||||
WSB-42-05 | 08/01/2012 | 10046783 | Western star: an issue with thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes where abs sensor wires melts, brake actuator fails to properly operate due to vent hole in bottom not opening, calipers coated with red or bright orange dust and tapped | 10/23/2012 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
WSB-42-05 | 08/01/2012 | 10046783 | Western star: an issue with thermal overload on bendix air disc brakes where abs sensor wires melts, brake actuator fails to properly operate due to vent hole in bottom not opening, calipers coated with red or bright orange dust and tapped | 10/23/2012 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
SB-46-9 | 05/01/2011 | 10039624 | Western star trucks: the procedure to replace the power steering pump with a different version pump. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-46-9 | 05/01/2011 | 10039624 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
SB-32-13 | 05/01/2011 | 10039621 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-32-13 | 05/01/2011 | 10039621 | Western star trucks: the rear suspension air-spring assembly has been redesigned. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
SB-35-07 | 05/01/2011 | 10039623 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
SB-35-07 | 05/01/2011 | 10039623 | Western star trucks: information on wheel bearing lubrication in the rear axle. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||||
35-7 | 02/01/2012 | 10043820 | Western star: lubricate wheel bearings, rear drive axles. *js | 04/27/2012 |