WESTERN STAR 4900 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-07-09 | 2008-03-11 | 2008-03-12 |
Production Dates: 2004-04-01 - 2007-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-526
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 62000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 62,000 MY 2005-2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, FLD, CLASSIC, STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL.
IF A LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FUEL MAY IGNITE AT A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
DAIMLER TRUCK RECALL NO. FL-526.CUSTOMERS 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.
