WESTERN STAR 4900EX 2004: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V590000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 4900EX | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-04-04 | 2004-12-15 | 2004-12-17 |
Production Dates: 2004-05-07 - 2004-10-20
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-436
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1095
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE YOKES. THE BOLT HOLES LOCATED ON THE EARWORK OF THE MALE SHAFT YOKES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN OVERSIZED MINOR THREAD DIAMETER.
THIS CONDITION ALLOWS THE BOLTS USED IN THE HOLES TO BECOME DETACHED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DRIVELINE SEPARATION. DRIVELINE SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT MALE SHAFT YOKES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-436.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
