Recall 06V030000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Defect in 2004-2006 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,771 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V030000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,771 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2004 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC, 2004 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL, 2004 STERLING A-LINE, 2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD, 2004 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2004 WESTERN STAR 6900, 2004 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2004 STERLING L-LINE, 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD, 2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC, 2005 STERLING L-LINE, 2005 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2005 WESTERN STAR 6900, 2005 STERLING A-LINE, 2005 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL, 2005 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, 2006 FREIGHTLINER FLD120SD, 2006 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC XL, 2006 STERLING A-LINE, 2006 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2006 WESTERN STAR 6900, 2006 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC, 2006 STERLING L-LINE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
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.
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