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Service bulletin DOC-1033256

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10140756
Published by NHTSA2018-06-11
Manufacturer's numberDOC-1033256
Manufacturer's date2017-11-02
NHTSA componentSTRUCTURE; SUSPENSION

NHTSA's summary

SS: 1033256 - WST Frame Beaming - Rough Ride Vibration in bob tail mode

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Body and frame, Suspension

Vehicles listed
WESTERN STAR 49002018

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20195522019-11-04. Structure
20195082019-10-10. Structure
19V7220002019-10-10. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
18V9130002018-12-19. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; STEERING
20174072017-08-24. Suspension
17V5210002017-08-24. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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SBW72-008REV2020-05-23. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin for Window Regulator Retrofit. The bulletin dated December 4, 2019 has been revised to include 4800 Models. Beginning 04/01/2019 Western Star cab doors were updated to a new style regulator and window. When replacing an older style regulator or window the vehicle must be retrofitted to the new style regulator and window.
WP20-0022020-03-17. Service bulletin. Warranty Policy Letter explaining the Warranty Department is aligning with the frame rail repair policy, published in DTNA Workshop Manuals, which states that there are very few cases in which welding a heat-treated frame rail is allowed. Therefore, before welding anything on a frame rail, contact the applicable regional service representative for approval.
SS10346212020-01-21. Service bulletin. Service Solution for Western Star vehicles equipped with Hendrickson AIRTEK Axles experiencing a Harsh Ride.
SBW72-0082019-12-20. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin for Window Regulator Retrofit.
SS10345772019-12-03. Service bulletin. Service Solution to address WST Cab drone / vibration / tapping Under acceleration for vehicles w/Eaton Manual Trans.
SBW41-0022019-11-21. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin for midship bearing replacement. This procedure applies to all vehicles built with driveshafts SPL140, SPL170 or SPL250 with first order driveline vibration.
19TL-10 NVH2019-09-09. Service bulletin. Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles
19TL-92019-08-08. Service bulletin. DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations. The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repeatable measurements. Axis4000 is a sophisticated, user-friendly system that utilizes computer based camera-radio technology and references the center line of the frame for measuring and providing alignment results to DTNA specifications.