Freightliner on certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
The short version
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling. Here is what owners need to know.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
CATERPILLAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH FREIGHTLINER, WILL BE CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 06V-030.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | Freightliner Classic |
| 2004–2006 | Freightliner Columbia |
| 2004–2006 | Western Star 4900 |
| 2004–2006 | Western Star 6900 |
What changed
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