Recalls
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2002 THROUGH 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 SA TRUCKS MANUFACTURER FROM DECEMBER 21, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 4, 2010. THE SPACER USED TO CONNECT THE AFT STEER AXLE IDLER ARM TO THE FRAME RAIL MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND EVENTUALLY BREAK UNDER SEVERE STEERING CONDITIONS ALLOWING THE IDLER ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RAIL RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Western Star told its dealers about the 2003 Western Star 4900 SA: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10195575 | Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform... |
| 10141029 | sbw5455 Virtual Technician Retrofit |
| 10141028 | sbw2019 Kysor Fan Clutch Rocking Runout Inspection |
| 10129708 | 12-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater |
| 10129707 | 14TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100 |
| 10129706 | 15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps |
| 10129705 | 15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology |
| 10129704 | 15TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter |
| 10129697 | 15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC |
| 10129696 | 15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink 8.02 |
| 10129683 | sbw2023 Modine Copper/Brass Bolted Downflow Radiator Rebuilding |
| 10129661 | 15-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs |
| 10129660 | 15-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester |
| 10129659 | 15-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder |
| 10129646 | 15-009_Detroit_New_SDTs |
| 10129645 | 15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro FXP 95 |
| 10129644 | 15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket |
| 10129627 | 15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center |
| 10129622 | 15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos |
| 10129621 | 15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times |
| 10128809 | 713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant |
| 10128808 | 715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los |
| 10128807 | 714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression |
| 10128806 | 712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature |
| 10128789 | 14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation