Transport Canada recall 2011407
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| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2011407 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-618 |
| Reported | 2011-11-17 |
| Component | Suspension |
| Notification type | Safety Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 1 |
What is wrong
On certain trucks, the drive axle tower bracket may not have been welded correctly during the manufacturing process. This could allow the bracket to detach from the axle, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Authorized service facilities will inspect and, if necessary, repair weld the axle assembly.
| 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SBW31-016 | 2020-07-31. Service bulletin. Western Star Bulletin for Non-Airliner Rear Suspension Crossmember Fastener Change. With the start of production on March 2, 2020, the fasteners used to assemble the non-Airliner rear suspension (bogie) crossmember have changed. The rear suspension bogie crossmember gussets to the C-channel will be assembled with 5/8–18 fasteners. This change includes a revision to a higher friction nut that requires an increase in tightening torque. The new higher friction nut can be identified by its green color. |
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| SS1034621 | 2020-01-21. Service bulletin. Service Solution for Western Star vehicles equipped with Hendrickson AIRTEK Axles experiencing a Harsh Ride. |
| sbw0015 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting |
| DOC-1034171 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. SS 1034171 Airliner Rear Suspension Chassis Lean Troubleshooting |
| DOC-1033256 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. Service Solution for Western Star 4900, Frame Beaming - Rough Ride Vibration in bob tail mode |
| 00-15 | 2018-02-12. Service bulletin. 00-15 - Vibration and Harsh Ride Troubleshooting |
| 17TL25 | 2018-02-12. Service bulletin. 17TL25 TruckCam? Alignment System |
| SB-33-04 | 2014-01-23. Service bulletin. WESTERN STAR: IT HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED, BY CONMET, THAT THE BEARING SPACER BE REPLACED WITH NEW ONE WHEN HUB IS REMOVED. MODEL 4700, 4900, 6900.. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 35-7 | 2012-04-27. Service bulletin. WESTERN STAR: LUBRICATE WHEEL BEARINGS, REAR DRIVE AXLES. *JS |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.
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