2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #07V335000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2006 - 2/18/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/2/2007 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/4/2007 |
| # Affected |
4,299 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR THE FLAME TO SPREAD RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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