Western Star on certain trucks fitted with optional IN-CAB batteries, the dual SUCTION/RETURN lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafing through.
AFFECTED MODELS
Western Star 4900 and 6900
VEHICLES AFFECTED
thousands of
REMEDY
DEALERS WILL REROUTE AND SECURE THE FUEL LINES.
COST
Free
The short version
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported a problem with the delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.
WHAT
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FITTED WITH OPTIONAL IN-CAB BATTERIES, THE DUAL SUCTION/RETURN LINES MAY CONTACT THE CAB POWER HARNESS RESULTING IN CHAFING THROUGH.
WHY IT MATTERS
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
WHAT TO DO
DEALERS WILL REROUTE AND SECURE THE FUEL LINES, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 05V-453.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | Western Star 4900 |
| 2002–2005 | Western Star 6900 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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