WESTERN STAR 4900 2008: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V335000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-10-04 | 2007-08-02 | 2007-08-02 |
Production Dates: 2006-12-01 - 2007-02-18
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-508
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4299
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MANUFACTURING ERROR IN THE FUEL-WATER SEPARATOR PREHEATER THERMOSWITCH MAY PREVENT THE FUEL PREHEATER FROM TURNING OFF IF THE IGNITION IS LEFT ON. IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS LEFT ON WHEN FUEL IS ADDED TO THE FUEL- WATER SEPARATOR AT THE FACTORY OR DURING A FILTER ELEMENT CHANGE, A SMALL FLAME MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE FILTER COVER.
THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILTER DATE CODE AND THERMOSWITCH LOT CODE TO DETERMINE IF THEY CONTAIN THE SUSPECT COMPONENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-508.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.
