2001–2005 Western Star 4900 & 2001–2005 Western Star 6900 recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks fitted with optional in-cab batteries, the dual suction/return lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafing through.
💥 The risk
This could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will reroute and secure the fuel lines. The recall began on january 26, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V453000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-462
- Manufacturer
- FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 600
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 26, 2006
- Built
- Aug 9, 2001 – Jun 2, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Freightliner recall no. FL-462.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.