2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
The 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR, potentially affecting up to 634 vehicles.
Recall 05V284000 — SUSPENSION
| 634 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS AND THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD...
Consequence: THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN FOR THOMAS BUILT OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006; AND FOR FREIGHTLINER OWNERS ON APRIL 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR.
Safety Rating for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
06M-6 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION (DDC) HAS DETERMINED THAT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BRACKETS WILL NEED TO BE ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING LIFTER BRACKET IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE LIFTER BRACKET/WATER PUMP HOUSING ASSEMBLY. MBE 4000 EPA 04 ENGINES EQUIPPED IN FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR APPLICATIONS ARE AFFECTED. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR (current)
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER WESTERN STAR — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints