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NHTSA recall 06V030000

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Campaign
Published byNHTSA (United States)
Campaign number06V030000
Manufacturer's numberFL-471
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER LLC
Reported2006-02-08
Owners notified2006-04-17
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Units potentially affected5771

What is wrong

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.

What can happen

THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.

The remedy

CATERPILLAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH FREIGHTLINER, WILL BE CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CALL CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496, OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-471.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.

Vehicles this campaign lists
2004 FREIGHTLINER CLASSICBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSICBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2006 FREIGHTLINER CLASSICBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2004 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XLBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07. Listed as a series or trim of this model.
2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XLBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07. Listed as a series or trim of this model.
2006 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XLBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07. Listed as a series or trim of this model.
2004 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIABuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIABuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIABuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SDBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07. Listed as a series or trim of this model.
2005 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SDBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07. Listed as a series or trim of this model.
2006 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SDBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07. Listed as a series or trim of this model.
2004 STERLING A-LINEBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2005 STERLING A-LINEBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2006 STERLING A-LINEBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2004 STERLING L-LINEBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2005 STERLING L-LINEBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2006 STERLING L-LINEBuilt 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2004 WESTERN STAR 4900Built 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2005 WESTERN STAR 4900Built 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2006 WESTERN STAR 4900Built 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2004 WESTERN STAR 6900Built 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2005 WESTERN STAR 6900Built 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.
2006 WESTERN STAR 6900Built 2004-04-09 to 2005-10-07.

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Investigated as PE05049

This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected.

NHTSA investigations that led to this recall
PE05049Preliminary evaluation, opened 2005-09-09, closed 2005-12-16. ENGINE FIRES. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.

From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. The JSON has NHTSA's summary of each.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TechTalk81412021-03-03. Service bulletin. Tech Talk discussion on Hard Cold Start.
04TS-43REV42021-03-01. Service bulletin. Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and Jake Brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to optimize the performance and service life of any Detroit Diesel engine.
Techtalk79312020-12-31. Service bulletin. Tech Talk discussion on Injector #2 response time long.
20TS-012020-01-22. Service bulletin. Technical Service Letter for DDC Series 60 engines concerning Series 60 Cylinder Head Resurfacing/Finish. Detroit Diesel does not recommend third party resurfacing of Series 60 cylinder heads (outside of Detroit and Detroit Reman).
sbw20182018-06-25. Service bulletin. sbw2018 Western Star 4800 and 4900 Radiator Mounting
711-132018-06-18. Service bulletin. 711-13 SPN 100-FMI 4 - ALL YEARS
717-132018-06-18. Service bulletin. 717-13 Oil Pan
sb09352018-06-18. Service bulletin. sb0935 Replacing the Engine Air Filter Element, Donaldson Air Cleaner (03-33648-001-002)
sb20692018-06-18. Service bulletin. sb2069 Kysor Fan Clutch Sticking
sb20682018-06-18. Service bulletin. sb2068 Conventional Fully-Formulated Coolant with SCA Color Change

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

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